Lucescu at his toughest crossroads as PAOK await the decision that burns

The Razvan Lucescu saga has reached its most delicate moment yet, with his decision weighing heavily on PAOK's summer plans (1). The Romanian coach finds himself at a crossroads as the club waits for clarity on who will lead the dugout next season. Lucescu had previously told owner Ivan Savvidis he wanted to stay and honour his contract until 2027, but the situation remains unresolved. With the transfer window open and squad planning underway, every day without a firm answer complicates the work ahead. This is the decision that will define PAOK's 2026–27 campaign before a ball is even kicked.