Leonardo Koutris may quickly find a new club after leaving Pogoń Szczecin. The Greek defender has had a successful period in the PKO Ekstraklasa and is attracting the interest of several foreign teams. NK Celje, the current Slovenian champion, joined the group of volunteers.
Leonardo Koutris left Pogoń Szczecin
Leonardo Koutris said goodbye to Pogoń Szczecin after his contract expired. The club has not decided to extend the contract, so the 30-year-old left defender can join the new team without a transfer fee.
Koutris played 133 games for the Szczecin team. He scored four goals and made 12 assists, becoming one of the most recognizable full-backs in the PKO Ekstraklasa.
NK Celje is interested in the former Pogoń player
Koutris was on NK Celje’s wish list. The Slovenian club is looking for reinforcements on the defensive sides after winning the national championship.
For the Slovenian champion, the transfer of the Greek would be an interesting move. Koutris has experience, an offensive nature and has played many high-level matches. A player known from Polish fields, Łukasz Bejger, already plays in Celje.
Asteras and Apollon are also watching Koutris
NK Celje is not the only club interested in the left back. Earlier, there was information that Asteras Tripoli and Apollon Limassol were monitoring Koutris’ situation.
The next few weeks may be crucial for the seven-time representative of Greece. As a free player, he can freely choose the project that will best suit his ambitions.
Playing for the Champions League is possible
NK Celje’s advantage is participation in the Champions League qualifying rounds. The Slovenian club will start fighting for the league stage from the second qualifying round.
For Koutris, it would be a chance to play in European cups and quickly return to high-stakes competition. After a solid period in Pogoń Szczecin, Grek remains an attractive name on the market, especially since he can be acquired without having to pay a fee.
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