Baptiste Santamaria is a player of interest to PAOK, as the club is seeking players who can strengthen its midfield for the new season. Santamaria is a 31-year-old French defensive midfielder who belongs to Valencia and mainly plays in the '6' position. This season, he made 22 appearances, scoring one goal and providing two assists. A former France U21 international, Santamaria joined Valencia in August 2025 and is under contract until June 2027. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €2.50m.