AEK is reportedly interested in Mário Rui, a 33-year-old Portuguese left-back who has recently become a free agent after his contract with Napoli was terminated to reduce the club's expenses. His contract had initially been set to expire in the summer of 2025. AEK plans to offer him a contract until the end of the season with an option for a one-year extension. Kostas Ketsetzoglou confirmed this information during the "Reporter" show on bwinΣΠΟΡ FM 94.6. Mário Rui had an extensive career at Napoli, spanning eight years with 227 appearances, 3 goals, and 6 assists. His last game was in April. Before joining Napoli in 2017, he played 101 games for Empoli and has been capped 12 times for the Portuguese national team.