Jorge Sánchez sold to Atlas
The Jorge Sánchez saga is over. PAOK have reached an agreement with Atlas for the permanent sale of the Mexican right-back (1) (3) (4). Sánchez deleted all PAOK-related photos from his social media in recent days, a move that made his intentions clear. No fee has been disclosed, but the deal ends a turbulent chapter. Sánchez arrived with pedigree but never truly settled. Now he heads back to Liga MX.
Taha Ali lands in Thessaloniki
Taha Ali arrived in Thessaloniki on Monday evening to complete his medical and sign for PAOK (2). The Malmö winger is set to become your third signing of the window. Ali brings pace and directness to a squad that needs options wide ahead of the Europa League qualifiers. Lisi knows what he wants, and Ali fits the profile, quick, technical, and hungry for a step up.
Santamaría signing made official
Baptiste Santamaría is a PAOK player. Valencia confirmed they have rescinded the French midfielder's contract, clearing him to join on a free transfer (5). Santamaría, 30, adds steel and experience to the midfield. He was frozen out at Valencia but arrives in Thessaloniki with a point to prove. That is now two midfielders through the door this window, and the squad is starting to take shape under Lisi.
Fan reactions
The mood is split. Some fans are relieved to see Sánchez go after his social media stunt, while others are focused on what Ali and Santamaría bring to the squad. The bigger conversation, though, is about the ongoing tension between AS PAOK and the basketball arm, one fan posted a pointed message to owner Ivan Savvidis, urging him not to confuse the two situations. Read the thread.
