Daniel Mancini agrees to contract renewal with APOEL

APOEL Nicosia announced an agreement in principle to renew the contract of Argentine winger Daniel Mancini. The club confirmed the deal in a late-night announcement on June 30, 2026. This follows earlier reports suggesting the player might depart due to a specific clause or interest from Greek clubs, specifically Aris Thessaloniki. While APOEL had initially chosen not to trigger the automatic renewal clause in his existing contract due to high wage demands, the parties reached a new agreement with adjusted financial terms. Mancini, who joined in January, recorded 19 appearances, 3 goals, and 3 assists last season. The player is expected to return to Cyprus in the coming days to finalize formalities and join team preparations. Conversely, Aris had actively pursued his return, with their coach Michalis Grigoriou identifying him as a key target, though the transfer was hindered by economic disagreements.