Panetolikos is making an effort to keep 26-year-old attacking midfielder Alexandru Mățan on their roster as his contract expires in the summer. The club considers that the Romanian can lead the team in the new season. During the 2025/2026 season, he scored 5 goals and provided 3 assists in 34 league appearances. Mățan joined the club in August 2025, has two caps for the Romania U23 national team, and has also been linked with Kocaelispor. His current Transfermarkt market value is €1.80m.