The top of that talent ground is Kostoulas (17 years old), an Olympiacos sensation, and football’s never-ending war of talent isn’t finding a new battleground. A player that gets the nickname of ‘Babistuta’ because of the great Gabriel Batistuta is no ordinary wonderkid. Already hovering, like starving hawks, are Arsenal and Manchester United, along with some odd Spanish clubs, Bayern Munich, Juventus, and many more enigmatic ones lining up hungry for their next prey. So that I may tell the tale?
Let’s get one thing straight—Kostoulas is not your average youth prospect. For once, Darko Kovacevic, Olympiacos’ sporting director, is not overusing the word ‘marvel of’ nature’—which he has done, rather too often in the past—to describe the Peloponnese… He’s an intimidating 6 foot 3 and plus powerhouse forward, who has pace, aerial dominance, and the quality to score with both feet. Essentially, if you were designing a striker in FIFA Career Mode, you’d probably end up with Kostoulas.
Manchester United vs. Arsenal: Who Wins the Kostoulas Lottery?
United have already made contact with Olympiacos, but Arsenal won’t back down without a fight. The Gunners love a technical forward with flair, while United are still looking for their next great No. 9. Either way, Kostoulas won’t come cheap—his contract runs until 2030, and Olympiacos will milk every euro from this transfer battle.
It has been nothing short of spectacular for his rise. Kostoulas has already done more as a 17-year-old than most do at the tender age of 18. Or even December’s Super League Greece Player of the Month award? Just another flex in his growing resume.
While Kostoulas is drawing attention from top European clubs as we speak, one thing that is sure is that you’ll be hearing his name more and more over the coming years. Of course, the only question is, which club will win the jackpot?
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