Apollon Limassol rejects transfer offer for Giorgos Malekkidis

Apollon Limassol has officially rejected a transfer bid from the Romanian champions, Universitatea Craiova, for the services of Cypriot international left-back Giorgos Malekkidis. The news, reported on September 2, 2026, highlights the club's decision to retain the player despite interest from the major Romanian side.

According to club spokesperson Fanourios Konstantinou, the team captain accepted the board’s decision without any conflict or disruption. Although the transfer represented a significant opportunity for the player to advance his career abroad, mirroring the recent move of Cyprus national goalkeeper Neofytos Michael to the Romanian league, Malekkidis chose to remain with the Limassol-based club. The rejection underscores the club's reliance on the defender for the current season.

Following this decision, the focus now shifts to the management team under Nicos Kirzis, as they continue to plan the team's roster. No further transfers involving Malekkidis are currently expected, as the club has prioritized sporting stability over potential financial gains from the Romanian offer.