Panagiotis Tzimas departs Olympiakos Nicosia shortly after signing

On July 4, 2026, Olympiakos Nicosia officially announced the mutual termination of the contract with Greek footballer Panagiotis Tzimas. The player had been signed by the club only three days prior, on July 1, 2026. The club stated that the departure was initiated by the player, who expressed a desire to return to his home country due to a serious personal issue that requires immediate attention. Olympiakos Nicosia accepted his request for release. The club publicly expressed its support for the player and wished him success in both his personal life and professional career. No further details regarding the nature of the personal matter were disclosed by the organization. The development marks an abrupt end to his tenure with the Nicosia-based team.