There are scenarios in which Stefanos Tzimas, a 20-year-old Greek centre-forward, could leave Brighton on loan next season to a club in the Greek Super League, following a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury he suffered in early December. The injury occurred during his first start for the club against Aston Villa, just as the 19-year-old was beginning to establish himself. In his one Premier League appearance in the 2025/2026 season, he scored one goal.
There are thoughts that a temporary move would be beneficial for Tzimas to get consistent playing time and regain his form. A loan to PAOK has been suggested as a move that could be advantageous for both sides, as it would allow the player to get continuous games in Greece and Europe against competitive teams and help him restart his career in a supportive environment. Tzimas, who joined Brighton in February 2025, has a contract with the club until 2030 and has been capped 9 times for the Greece U21 team, scoring 4 goals. His current Transfermarkt valuation is €20.00m.
