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