On July 24, 2026, the Cypriot football club APOEL officially announced that the planned transfer of Antonin Barak will not proceed. Despite an initial agreement having been reached between the two parties, subsequent discussions resulted in a mutual decision to abandon the deal.

The club confirmed that the negotiation process has concluded without a final contract. APOEL expressed gratitude to the player for his professionalism during the talks and stated that both sides determined that not finalizing the transfer was the most mutually beneficial outcome. The club is now expected to explore alternative options to strengthen its roster for the upcoming season.

Following this collapse, there are no further negotiations planned between the club and the player, and APOEL remains in the market to address their staffing needs.