Asteras AKTOR announced that Antonis Papakanelos, a 20-year-old attacking midfielder, has joined the club on loan from Olympiacos. Papakanelos was a member of the Olympiacos youth team that won the UEFA Youth League in the 2023-2024 season and made nine appearances with the first team. Last season, he played in Portugal for Rio Ave, also on loan from Olympiacos, making 22 appearances.

According to Sport FM, the loan transfer of Antonis Papakanelos to Asteras AKTOR from Olympiacos is finalized. Asteras AKTOR has reached a final agreement with Olympiacos for the acquisition of Antonis Papakanelos on loan, and he is expected to travel to the Netherlands to join the team's preparations. The transfer was a high priority in Asteras AKTOR's planning and was methodically completed by the club's officials.

At least two teams from the top league submitted proposals to Olympiakos for the young player Antonis Papakanellos. Olympiakos was firm in their decision and did not enter discussions for the transfer of the 19-year-old player.