Greek international midfielder Manolis Siopis is set to depart from Panathinaikos after an 18-month tenure, ending speculation regarding interest from Cypriot clubs APOEL and Aris. As of July 26, 2026, the 32-year-old player is in the final stages of negotiations to return to the Turkish football league, where he previously enjoyed successful stints at Alanyaspor and Trabzonspor.

The transfer, which is expected to be finalized within the coming hours, will see Siopis leave the Greek side effectively as a free agent. This strategic move allows Panathinaikos to release the player from a contract that was originally set to run until the summer of 2027, resulting in significant financial savings for the club. Similar to the recent departure of Jedvaj, the club is currently in the process of exchanging final documentation with the undisclosed Turkish team.

Following these developments, official announcements from both Panathinaikos and the acquiring Turkish club are expected shortly. This move marks a definitive conclusion to Siopis’s time with the Athens-based club, as he prepares to transition back to the Turkish competition where he remains well-regarded.