Loizos Loizou set for transfer to Red Star Belgrade

The 22-year-old Cypriot international footballer Loizos Loizou is finalizing a move from Hapoel Tel Aviv to the Serbian club Red Star Belgrade. As of June 8, 2026, the player was expected to travel to Belgrade for medical examinations and the formal signing of a five-year contract. Media reports indicate that his salary could start at approximately 800,000 euros per year, excluding bonuses. Omonia Nicosia, his former club, is set to receive a significant financial windfall due to a 15.5% resale clause included in the initial agreement with Hapoel. The move has been confirmed by the Cypriot national team coach, Akis Mantzios, who noted that Loizou was released from international duties for the friendly match against Liechtenstein to complete the deal. Following his stint in Israel, this transfer is considered a major progression in the career of the young winger. Reports regarding the specific percentage of the resale clause vary slightly among sources, citing either 15% or 15.5%.