APOEL reaches agreement with Daniel Mancini to extend his contract

On June 30, 2026, APOEL officially announced that they had reached a preliminary agreement to extend the contract of 29-year-old Argentine winger Daniel Mancini. The deal was finalized during the early hours of Tuesday after a period of uncertainty regarding his future. APOEL opted not to trigger an automatic renewal clause in his previous contract, choosing instead to negotiate a new agreement with different financial terms, which ultimately included a salary reduction for the player. The negotiations were facilitated by Zisis Vryzas, who played a key role in convincing Mancini to remain in Nicosia. This decision effectively ends interest from Greek club Aris Thessaloniki, which had been pursuing the player since early 2026. Mancini is expected to return to Cyprus in the coming days to complete the formal signing process and join the team's training preparations. Since joining APOEL in January, the midfielder has recorded 19 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 3 assists. His stay is viewed by the club as a strategic move to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.