AEK Athens In Pole Position For Soon - To - Be Free Agent Macauley Chrisantus

24 - year - old Macauley Chrisantus is expected in Greece this weekend to finalize his switch to AEK Athens.

According to sportday.gr, the former Nigeria youth international has reached an agreement in principle with the 11 - time Greece champions.

An official announcement is now being expected from Sivasspor, informing the public that the club have severed ties with the ex Golden Eaglets star.

All things being equal, Macauley Chrisantus will pen a two - and - a - half year deal with AEK Athens.

But there is also speculation that the contract could run until the end of this season, with the club having the option of extending it for 24 more months.

The Union are topping the Football League standings, with 37 points in the kitty after 13 games played.