Hatzidiakos deal near the finish line
PAOK have reached an agreement for Pantelis Hatzidiakos. The club now awaits Copenhagen's final approval to complete the deal (1). A Greek international centre-back, Hatzidiakos would step straight into a defense that needs reinforcement.
Santamaria lands in Thessaloniki
Baptiste Santamaria has arrived in the city to finalize his contract (2). The French midfielder is a key piece for Alessio Lisi's new project, exactly the profile your midfield needed after last season's gaps.
Elustondo: 'Lisi stood out in Spain'
New signing Aritz Elustondo had a line about the coach that tells you something. "Lisi stood out in Spain," he told Athletiko (3). That is not filler from a veteran defender. Elustondo knows the Spanish game inside out, and he chose PAOK knowing exactly who he would be playing for.
Sportime tease: PAOK not done yet
Sunday's Sportime front page ran with a headline suggesting PAOK are chasing more than just Chedi Osman (4). No names yet. The window is open and Lisi's squad is taking shape fast.
Fan reactions
The subreddit is buzzing over a separate report, Vasilis Toliopoulos is returning to PAOK on a three-year deal worth €5 million, with Nasos Bazinas potentially heading on loan to Iraklis. The mood is one of genuine excitement. The timing, with Santamaria arriving and Hatzidiakos close, has fans feeling the club means business this summer. Read the full thread.
