AEL Limassol ends pursuit of Filipe Soares

On July 15, 2026, AEL Limassol officially announced that it will not proceed with the acquisition of Portuguese midfielder Filipe Soares. The club's planning team, led by Hugo Martins and Joel Damau, conducted a thorough evaluation of the player's profile and performance. Following this assessment, the coaching staff decided to remove Soares from their transfer target list for the upcoming season. The club's management has confirmed that the pursuit of this specific player has been permanently archived. Moving forward, the technical staff will focus their efforts on alternative candidates to strengthen the team's midfield. This decision is part of the ongoing squad development strategy as the team prepares for the new competitive cycle. The club aims to sign players who align precisely with Hugo Martins' tactical vision.