Lucescu and Giannoulis, tactical puzzle in progress
The club is actively searching for the right tactical solution involving Dimitris Giannoulis, with manager Razvan Lucescu deep in the planning phase. A reporter close to the situation describes ongoing discussions about how best to deploy him within PAOK's system (2). Nothing is final yet, but the conversations are happening, and they suggest Giannoulis will be central to how Lucescu sets up next season.
PAOK's academy stamps Greece U19's Euro qualification
Seven PAOK players featured as Greece U19 clinched a spot at the EURO 2027 finals: Dimitris Berdos, Antonis Aretis, Avramoulis, Kyriazidis, Avgitidis, Gioka, and Toursounidis (4). Greece progressed through a group containing Portugal, Kazakhstan, and Serbia. That is a serious production line, and a genuine point of pride for the club's academy.
Fan reactions
The mood among supporters is tense. A reddit thread about the owner's son being found guilty in a criminal extortion case involving a player's agent has drawn heavy attention across r/soccer. Meanwhile, on r/PAOK, fans are voicing frustration that the coaching situation remains unresolved this deep into June, with one user calling the uncertainty a sign of staggering amateurism. Full thread
