Mexican reports: Cruz Azul open talks over Giakoumakis future
Greek striker Giorgos Giakoumakis is at the centre of cross-continental discussions as his loan to PAOK approaches its June 30 expiry. Mexican outlets report that parent club Cruz Azul have opened a channel of communication with PAOK regarding what comes next (3).
No decision has been confirmed yet, but the dialogue is live. Giakoumakis joined on loan and became a key figure up front. Whether PAOK can make the move permanent is the question now hanging over Toumba.
The bigger picture
PAOK finished 3rd in the league with 64 points from 32 matches, a +34 goal difference. The summer window is shaping up to be decisive. With the Giakoumakis situation unresolved and fan pressure mounting for reinforcements, the coming weeks will define the squad that enters next season.
Elsewhere, the basketball team confirmed the signing of Naz Mitrou-Long, adding a spark to an off-season that saw emotional farewells from Pantelis Boutskos and Melvin following the playoff exit to Panathinaikos.
Fan reactions
The subreddit is split between celebrating Mitrou-Long's arrival and turning anxious eyes toward the football club's summer rebuild. One thread is already mapping out what the club must change this off-season, and Giakoumakis' name is central to that conversation. Join the discussion.
