APOEL president Haris Fotiou discusses squad updates and future planning

On May 23, 2026, APOEL president Haris Fotiou provided updates on several key players during an interview with Cablenet. Fotiou confirmed that negotiations for Nikolas Koutsakos are in the final stages and he is expected to remain with the team. Regarding Konstantinos Laifis, Fotiou described him as a central figure for the club's future and stated that the administration's goal is to retain him. Conversely, the departure of Daniel Mancini appears likely, as the automatic renewal clause linked to European qualification was not triggered, and discussions are pending. Regarding coach Pablo Garcia, Fotiou noted that their future partnership remains uncertain pending developments concerning potential investors. The board is currently managing these personnel decisions amid the ongoing transition process.