Yannick Gomis departs Aris Limassol as AEL strengthens squad

Aris Limassol has officially announced the departure of Senegalese forward Yannick Gomis following a mutual agreement to terminate his contract. During his four-year tenure, Gomis recorded 142 appearances, 41 goals, and 18 assists, playing a key role in the club's 2022-2023 championship title and participation in the UEFA Europa League group stages. The player is expected to finalize a move to AEL Limassol. Simultaneously, AEL has officially announced the acquisition of 25-year-old Portuguese defender Diogo Gomes, who signed a contract until 2027. Additionally, reports indicate that AEL is in advanced negotiations with Joao Tavares and is pursuing Romanian attacking midfielder Alexandru Matan, who recently concluded his stint with Panetolikos. These moves represent a significant restructuring of the AEL squad for the upcoming season.