Apollon Limassol and AEL Limassol restructure rosters following the 2026 season
Following the conclusion of the 2026 football season, Apollon Limassol and AEL Limassol have initiated significant roster restructurings to prepare for upcoming competitions. Apollon has parted ways with several players, including Markovic, Zmrhal, Lam, Vrikkis, Marques, and Adoni, while confirming the renewals of key players Gaetan Weissbeck and Josef Kvinda. Under coach Hernan Losada, the club aims to qualify for the Conference League league phase and challenge for domestic titles. Additionally, Apollon announced a new partnership with Adidas after a ten-year collaboration with Puma. Simultaneously, AEL Limassol is focused on aligning their squad with the tactical vision of coach Hugo Martins, prioritizing experienced signings to improve performance. AEL has officially signed Zair Tavares and is reportedly pursuing Yannick Gomis and Giorgos Papageorgiou. Reports also note a lawsuit filed by Andreas Sofokleous against AEL, while the club previously completed a record-breaking sale of Keller. Both Limassol clubs are intensifying their planning efforts to strengthen their competitive status for the new campaign.