Tasos Bakasetas completes transfer to APOEL

On September 5, 2026, Cypriot football club APOEL officially announced the acquisition of Greek national team captain Tasos Bakasetas from Panathinaikos. The 33-year-old midfielder signed a two-year contract after successfully passing medical examinations. The transfer was finalized following an agreement between the two clubs and a financial settlement regarding Bakasetas’s departure from the Greek side, where he had been playing for two and a half years.

The deal concludes a period of negotiations where the financial compensation played a central role, with reports indicating Bakasetas will receive significant compensation from Panathinaikos to facilitate his release. This move represents a major reinforcement for the Nicosia-based team, adding significant experience and playmaking ability to the squad under the technical leadership of Nikos Papadopoulos. At APOEL, Bakasetas will reunite with former Panathinaikos teammates Filip Djuricic, Daniel Mancini, and Dimitris Limnios, creating a competitive midfield core.

With the transfer now complete, Bakasetas is expected to immediately integrate into the team's training schedule to prepare for upcoming domestic matches. His arrival is viewed by the club as a key strategic move for the season, aiming to strengthen their creative options in the attacking third.