Facundo Perez joins APOEL Nicosia

Argentine midfielder Facundo Perez is set to join Cypriot club APOEL Nicosia following a reached agreement with his former club, Lanus. The 27-year-old player is arriving in Cyprus as a free agent and has agreed to a two-year contract that will keep him with the Nicosia-based team until May 2028. While the player is joining on a free transfer, reports indicate that Lanus will retain a percentage of any future sale.

The deal was confirmed by reports emerging on August 5, 2026, including details from Argentine journalist Uriel Iugt. Following the conclusion of negotiations between the three parties, the player was spotted at an airport in transit to Cyprus. Upon his arrival in Nicosia, the agreement is expected to be formally announced and finalized. The midfielder is anticipated to strengthen APOEL's middle line for the upcoming season.