Alexandros Skender signs with Hoffenheim

On June 20, 2026, 16-year-old right winger Alexandros Skender transferred from Omonia Nicosia to the German football club Hoffenheim. The deal was announced by journalist Ben Jacobs. Reports regarding the contract duration vary; while local press mentions a contract until the summer of 2029, other sources specify it as a three-year agreement. Skender previously played 12 matches for Omonia's U-17 team in the past season, scoring four goals. He also gained recognition in December 2025 by scoring five goals in two friendly matches for the Cyprus U-16 national team. The player is noted for his background as a son of former high-level track and field athletes. His agent for this transfer is Christos Mylonas of Mylogram.