AEK announced the completion of its sixth summer signing of the year!
On Monday evening (August 17), the club announced the signing of Kervin Ariaga from Levante, with the 28-year-old Honduran star signing a four-year contract, running through the summer of 2030.
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The “Yellow-and-Blacks” had agreed with the Spanish club on a transfer fee of 3 million euros for the player, who arrived in Greece early Monday morning to undergo the necessary medical and fitness tests and then sign his new contract.
The international midfielder meets the on-field needs of Marko Nikolić and Javier Ribalta, who were looking for a midfielder who could provide valuable solutions in the center of the defense as well, where behind starters Mukundi and Relvas are the experienced Vida and the youngGeorgiiev and Alexiou.
Now, what remains to be clarified within the next few hours is whether he will be included on the European roster for the matches against Levski Sofia.
The full announcement reads:
“AEK FC announces the signing of Honduran international defensive midfielder Kervin Arriaga (Kervin Fabian Arriaga Villanueva) from the Spanish club Levante. The player has signed a contract through 2030.
Kervin Arriaga was born on January 5, 1998, in the city of Puerto Cortes. He began his professional soccer career with Platense (2017–2019) and then played for Maratón (2019–2022).
From 2022-2024, he played in MLS for Minnesota United, and at the start of the 2024-25 season, he made his European debut with Partizan Belgrade. Midway through the season, he joined Real Zaragoza on loan.
In the summer of 2025, Kervin Ariaga found himself in one of Europe’s top leagues, Spain’s La Liga, as a player for Levante. He played in a total of 27 matches (3 goals and 3 assists) as a defensive midfielder and as a center back.
AEK’s new signing has been a member of the Honduran national team since 2020 and has played in 45 matches for the team (4 goals).
“Kervin, welcome to AEK. We wish you good health and every success with our team!”
*photo source: AEK F.C.
