Konstantelias tore Kyiv apart
Three goals, one assist, two legs. Giannis Konstantelias did not just eliminate Dynamo Kyiv, he owned the tie. PAOK won 3–2 away and 2–0 at home, both goals at Toumba coming from your number 10 (1).
MozzartSport did not hold back: "Konstantelias is the new wonder of Greek football." They called his home performance a recital. "It's been a long time since PAOK produced a player of such natural talent," the Serbian outlet wrote (1).
He is 23.
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Louchet lands, signs four-year deal
Tom Louchet touched down in Thessaloniki. The Nice midfielder will sign a four-year contract worth around €3 million (4).
And he will not be waiting to make his mark. Louchet goes straight onto the European list for the Europa League third qualifying round against Anderlecht (4).
Anderlecht await, Thursday night
Your next European test is set. PAOK face Anderlecht on Thursday, August 6, with a Europa League third qualifying round spot on the line (3).
Louchet will be available. Konstantelias is in the form of his life.
Conference League draw today at 15:00
PAOK learn their Conference League playoff opponent this afternoon. The draw is in Nyon at 15:00 local time (2).
One more piece of the season puzzle falls into place.
French connection deepening
Louchet is not the only French name arriving. PAOK's squad is taking on a distinctly French flavour, with the new signings polishing what is already a strong roster (5).