Greek two‑year offer stalls PSV’s pursuit of Kostic

A two‑year contract on the table has turned the free‑agent saga of 33‑year‑old left‑back Filip Kostic into a headline, as both PSV Eindhoven and Greek side AEK Athens have formally submitted written offers, according to a Friday announcement by Rik Elfrink of the Eindhovens Dagblad.

The story first broke at 13:40 on Friday, with a brief update at 13:45. Elfrink explained that the free‑agent left‑back’s ongoing deliberation may stem from the Greek proposal. Both AEK Athens and PSV have now placed written offers on the table for Kostic.

Kostic is a 72‑cap Serbian international who became a free agent this summer after leaving Juventus. His profile has attracted interest from several clubs across Europe.

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PSV’s interest is an open secret, and the club described the possible transfer as a “possible difficult story” on Thursday evening, pointing to off‑field complications. The phrasing hinted at factors beyond the pitch that could affect the deal.

Elfrink, the PSV watcher for the ED, revealed that a two‑year contract has already been prepared in Greece for Kostic. The offer makes the 33‑year‑old hesitate between Eindhoven and Athens.

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The decision remains pending; Elfrink signed his update with “To be continued” on X. The ED notes that PSV’s incoming transfer activity has been quiet, with only Sven Mijnans arriving this summer and the club still monitoring former Feyenoord player Lutsharel Geertruida.

In a market where free agents attract multiple suitors, the parallel bids from a Dutch giant and a Greek club illustrate the competitive environment for experienced internationals. Kostic’s eventual choice could signal a shift in the dynamics of the European transfer landscape.