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Jack Rodwell is reportedly on the verge of a move to Greece, with the former Sunderland midfielder in negotiations with champions AEK Athens, according to reports.

Rodwell agreed to mutually terminate his contract at the Stadium of Light this month as it entered its final year.

It brought to an end four disastrous years on Wearside that saw the Black Cats win just one league match that the 27-year-old started, as the club dropped from the Premier League down to League One.

There was interest in Rodwell from Bolton Wanderers but their players went on strike this weekend over unpaid bonuses. There was also interest from the MLS and also fellow Greek Super League side Aris.

But, according to reports in Greece, last season’s Super League champions AEK have entered the race and are said to be advanced in talks with the former Everton and Man City midfielder.

(Image: Sunderland AFC)

Joining the Athens-based side could result in Rodwell playing Champions League football next season. As champions of Greece they will enter the European competition in the third qualifying stage. It means at the very least he’d be guaranteed to play in the Europa League.

Rodwell joined Sunderland in 2014 for £10m. He was earning over £70k-per-week but that was due to drop to just over £40k-per-week this season. The report in Greece from InAEK suggests Rodwell will take a significant pay cut to join AEK though.

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