AEK signs defender Kostas Manolas in a 3-year contract.

Kostas Manolas was born on March 26, 1993 in Athens, Greece. He is the son of Stelios Manolas, arguably the best Greek defender of his time who played for AEK in 80s and 90s. Kostas Manolas started from the football academy of AEK and began his professional career at Thrasyvoulos, Chania, AO Kerkyra and Levadiakos FC, playing in defense as left full-back and centre back.