AEL Limassol transfer updates involving Karo, Soares, and Villanueva

AEL Limassol is in the final stages of signing 29-year-old defender Andreas Karo, pending his release from Hermannstadt. Beyond this move, the club is actively seeking to add two more central defenders to their roster to strengthen the defense. Mikel Villanueva remains a primary target for the team, though the club is also evaluating alternative options. In parallel, AEL has officially ended its pursuit of Portuguese midfielder Filipe Soares. Coach Hugo Martins and his staff evaluated the player and decided not to proceed with the transfer, choosing to focus on other targets for the midfield. Currently, the team is undergoing intensive preparations at the Tsirio training center under the guidance of Hugo Martins as they refine their strategy for the upcoming season.