Joan Sastre agrees to join Apoel from PAOK
Apoel Nicosia has announced a preliminary agreement to sign 29-year-old Spanish right-back Joan Sastre. The transfer will be finalized once the player completes the necessary medical examinations. Sastre, born on April 30, 1997, is a product of Mallorca's academy and played for PAOK since 2022, where he participated in 119 matches and won the Greek Championship in the 2023-2024 season. Reports indicate he chose Apoel despite interest from Volos. Meanwhile, Apoel is also reportedly pursuing a loan deal for PAOK's winger Mahamadou Balde to bolster their attacking options. In other team news, the arrival of Angel Garcia has strengthened Apoel's left-back position, potentially impacting the squad status of Vitor Meer. The club is currently in a transitional phase as it prepares for the new season under the guidance of coach Nikos Papadopoulos and sporting director Zisis Vryzas.