AEK Larnaca continues search for new head coach ahead of league opener

AEK Larnaca is currently without a permanent head coach following the departure of Mauro Camoranesi. With the league opener against APOEL scheduled for August 29, 2026, the club's technical director, Xavi Roca, is under significant pressure to finalize a new appointment. Currently, Inaki Astiz is overseeing training sessions and managed the team during a recent 5-2 friendly victory over Omonia 29M. While rumors previously linked the club to Aleksey Shpilevsky, those reports were quickly dismissed.

Simultaneously, the club has been active in the transfer market to strengthen its roster. Recent arrivals include Sven Kohler, Bryan Olivan, Atanas Trica, and Brambilla, while players such as Dani Enrique and Jairo Izquierdo have been transferred to Omonia Aradippou. Reports suggest that Yahav Gurfinkel may also be nearing a departure to Hapoel Tel Aviv. Xavi Roca is currently focusing his efforts on the Spanish market to find a suitable candidate for the head coach position, as the club seeks long-term stability rather than a temporary solution for the upcoming derby.