Recent football transfers and contract updates in Cyprus

On June 23, 2026, AEK Larnaca officially signed Tunisian winger Amor Layouni to a two-year contract after a successful medical examination. Additionally, AEK Larnaca secured their youth talent by signing first professional contracts with midfielder Andreas Christou, forward Stefanos Anastasiou, and left-back Michalis Hatzichambis. Simultaneously, Anorthosis Famagusta announced the contract extension of midfielder Michalis Ioannou until May 2028, with an option for an additional season, despite his recent cruciate ligament injury. Anorthosis also signed youth player Iakovos Koumis to his first professional contract, valid until May 2028. These moves reflect a strategy of squad strengthening and investment in young academy players by both Cypriot clubs. All deals were confirmed by the respective official club announcements during late June 2026.