APOEL Nicosia is undergoing significant roster adjustments as the team prepares for the 2026-27 season. On July 24, 2026, the club officially announced that a previously reached agreement with Czech midfielder Antonin Barak would not proceed due to medical issues identified during discussions. The club acted quickly to address this vacancy by securing an agreement in principle with the 34-year-old Serbian playmaker Filip Djuricic. Djuricic, who brings extensive experience from leagues such as Serie A and the Greek Super League, is expected to join the team in the Netherlands for further medical and ergometric examinations to finalize the deal.

Currently, the team is in the Netherlands for its primary training camp with a 28-man squad, including notable players like Vid Belec and Pieros Sotiriou. While the club pursues further reinforcements, particularly in the defensive midfield position—with Manolis Siopis remaining a target despite reported financial complexities—it has also confirmed the exclusion of goalkeeper Gabriel Pereira from the current training camp. Additionally, APOEL management has scheduled a press conference for August 24 at the Archangelos training center to provide a comprehensive six-month progress report, detailing financial developments, organizational structures, and future investment plans.