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Nikolic Praises Varga: 'I Insisted on His Signing - We've Got a Great Player'

Published January 7, 2026, 11:22

AEK coach Marko Nikolic expressed his enthusiasm for the acquisition of Hungarian striker Barnabas Varga, emphasizing that he had insisted on his signing to the club's administration. In statements to a Hungarian newspaper, he stated that he had been following Varga's progress for a long time and considers him an ideal addition to the team's attacking line. Nikolic highlighted Varga's excellent performance at Ferencvaros and for the Hungarian national team, pointing out that he stood out even in matches against Serbia. He expressed his belief that Varga will combine perfectly with Luka Jovic and Zini, creating a strong attacking trio. Referring to the immediate future, Nikolic stated that Varga will be in the squad for the away match against Aris and will get playing time. He also emphasized the need for rotation in the team due to the busy schedule and the goals in the league and the Conference League. Nikolic expressed his satisfaction with Varga's personality, emphasizing that he has signed an agreement with a great footballer and an excellent person.