Ryan Mmaee departs Omonia for Atlas as Pafos FC targets his brother Samy

On July 5, 2026, striker Ryan Mmaee officially bid farewell to Omonia Nicosia to join the Mexican club Atlas. The transfer follows a change in ownership at Atlas, with the new administration under Grupo PRODI opting for confidentiality regarding the financial terms, though reports suggest a contract exceeding 3 million euros over three years. Concurrently, Croatian media have reported that Pafos FC is in advanced negotiations to sign Ryan’s 29-year-old brother, Samy Mmaee. The Moroccan central defender, who previously played for clubs including Standard Liege, Ferencvaros, and Dinamo Zagreb, was also targeted by Apollon Limassol, but a deal failed due to financial disagreements. Additionally, Dinamo Zagreb is reportedly seeking to re-sign their former academy product Ivan Sunjic, who currently plays for Pafos FC. The transfer of the Mmaee brothers remains a significant development in the Cypriot transfer market as clubs finalize their squads for the upcoming season.