AEK Athens extends coach Marko Nikolić's contract until 2029

Greek football club AEK Athens has officially announced the contract extension for its Serbian head coach, Marko Nikolić, securing his services until the summer of 2029.

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First of all, thank you. Thank you for the opportunity. I remember very well that a year ago we were in the same place here and I remember your speech, Mr. President.

The agreement follows a highly successful debut season for Nikolić, during which AEK clinched the league championship and advanced to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Europa Conference League. This performance has solidified his position and led to the improved terms in his new contract.

Nikolić, who arrived in Athens to finalize the deal, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and highlighted the sense of obligation he feels towards the club's supporters. "Everything that you said, Mr. President, creates an obligation. It is something I repeated throughout the season and will repeat again. An obligation to repay all these people who follow us, all those who love AEK," Nikolić stated.

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Everything that you said, Mr. President, creates an obligation. It is something I repeated throughout the season and will repeat again. An obligation to repay all these people who follow us, all those who love AEK.

He further emphasized that the successful season was not an end but the beginning of a new era for the historic club. "The other thing, which I also said at the end of the season, is that it is by no means the end, but the beginning of a new chapter, of what can build a new history for a great club, AEK, a historic club. That is why I am very happy to be here," he added, underscoring his commitment to building on the club's legacy.

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The other thing, which I also said at the end of the season, is that it is by no means the end, but the beginning of a new chapter, of what can build a new history for a great club, AEK, a historic club. That is why I am very happy to be here.