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Dimitris Giannoulis Transfer from FC Augsburg to PAOK
Dimitrios Giannoulis had already been considering a departure in the winter, but a desired transfer to PAOK Saloniki was not completed.
Dimitrios Giannoulis had already been considering a departure in the winter, but a desired transfer to PAOK Saloniki was not completed.
PAOK has a strong interest in Dimitris Giannoulis for the upcoming summer transfer window, and the player is a priority for the club to strengthen the left-back position. Contacts between the two sides remain open, and Giannoulis is positively disposed towards returning to Thessaloniki. According to available information, Giannoulis views the project, conditions, and overall framework offered by PAOK positively. Despite reported interest from other major Greek teams, he appears to give clear priority to PAOK. Augsburg controls the negotiations, as Giannoulis is under contract with them until 2028. While Augsburg's demands previously were nearly 6 million euros, the latest information indicates the asking price is now set at 3 million euros. Evangelos Michos on Sportdog first revealed the financial framework of the potential agreement, reporting that Giannoulis is intended for a contract with annual earnings ranging from 1 to 1.2 million euros.
PAOK has a strong interest in Dimitris Giannoulis for the upcoming summer transfer window, and the player is a priority for the club to strengthen the left-back position. Contacts between the two sides remain open, and Giannoulis is positively disposed towards returning to Thessaloniki. According to available information, Giannoulis views the project, conditions, and overall framework offered by PAOK positively. Despite reported interest from other major Greek teams, he appears to give clear priority to PAOK. Augsburg controls the negotiations, as Giannoulis is under contract with them until 2028. While Augsburg's demands previously were nearly 6 million euros, the latest information indicates the asking price is now set at 3 million euros. Evangelos Michos on Sportdog first revealed the financial framework of the potential agreement, reporting that Giannoulis is intended for a contract with annual earnings ranging from 1 to 1.2 million euros.
According to the Greco-German agent scene, Dimitris Giannoulis has a verbal agreement with PAOK to join the club from July 1st. His annual salary is set to be between 1,000,000 and 1,200,000 euros. PAOK was Giannoulis's main preference, and no competitor was able to match this salary. Giannoulis has a contract with Augsburg that runs until 2028, and for the transfer to be completed, an agreement must be reached with the German club. During inquiries made last summer and in December, Augsburg's demands were close to 5,000,000 euros. The anticipated transfer fee is estimated to be around half of the club's prior demands.
According to the Greco-German agent scene, Dimitris Giannoulis has a verbal agreement with PAOK to join the club from July 1st. His annual salary is set to be between 1,000,000 and 1,200,000 euros. PAOK was Giannoulis's main preference, and no competitor was able to match this salary. Giannoulis has a contract with Augsburg that runs until 2028, and for the transfer to be completed, an agreement must be reached with the German club. During inquiries made last summer and in December, Augsburg's demands were close to 5,000,000 euros. The anticipated transfer fee is estimated to be around half of the club's prior demands.
In a recent interview, Dimitris Giannoulis has indicated that a return to Greece is a possibility, which has led to renewed discussions about a potential future reunion with PAOK. It is noted that such a move is not an immediate plan, as Giannoulis continues his career in Germany. PAOK is his priority among clubs in Greece, despite serious interest from Olympiacos. His annual salary is reported to reach 1,200,000 euros, which significantly increases the cost of the transfer. Any Greek club that wants to bring him back to Greece in the summer will need to meet the financial requirements of both the player and the German club.
In a recent interview, Dimitris Giannoulis has indicated that a return to Greece is a possibility, which has led to renewed discussions about a potential future reunion with PAOK. It is noted that such a move is not an immediate plan, as Giannoulis continues his career in Germany. PAOK is his priority among clubs in Greece, despite serious interest from Olympiacos. His annual salary is reported to reach 1,200,000 euros, which significantly increases the cost of the transfer. Any Greek club that wants to bring him back to Greece in the summer will need to meet the financial requirements of both the player and the German club.
Dimitris Giannoulis is considering a return to Greece in the near future. It is reported that people close to him believe now may be the right time for his return to the Greek league. At PAOK, Giannoulis would share playing time with Baba Rahman and holds an advantage due to his previous period at the club. Augsburg is not opposed to letting Giannoulis leave, provided the financial compensation is close to 5 million euros. The amount requested in January was 5 million euros, and the price could decrease to 3 million euros for the summer.
Dimitris Giannoulis is considering a return to Greece in the near future. It is reported that people close to him believe now may be the right time for his return to the Greek league. At PAOK, Giannoulis would share playing time with Baba Rahman and holds an advantage due to his previous period at the club. Augsburg is not opposed to letting Giannoulis leave, provided the financial compensation is close to 5 million euros. The amount requested in January was 5 million euros, and the price could decrease to 3 million euros for the summer.
Dimitris Giannoulis stated that he has the desire to return to Greece and is aware of the strong interest from PAOK fans for his return to Thessaloniki. Giannoulis mentioned that the decision is influenced by various conditions, including timing and financial aspects for both himself and Augsburg. He also said that he has two years remaining on his four-year contract with the club. Giannoulis stated that he responds to questions about returning by saying it will be soon, but emphasized that it is not certain when or if it will happen. He also acknowledged ongoing strong interest from a major Greek team.
Dimitris Giannoulis stated that he has the desire to return to Greece and is aware of the strong interest from PAOK fans for his return to Thessaloniki. Giannoulis mentioned that the decision is influenced by various conditions, including timing and financial aspects for both himself and Augsburg. He also said that he has two years remaining on his four-year contract with the club. Giannoulis stated that he responds to questions about returning by saying it will be soon, but emphasized that it is not certain when or if it will happen. He also acknowledged ongoing strong interest from a major Greek team.
Dimitris Giannoulis has spoken for the first time about a potential return to Greece. He responded to questions from PAOK fans concerning if and when he would return to Thessaloniki by explaining his personal desire and the difference in current circumstances compared to two years prior.
Dimitris Giannoulis has spoken for the first time about a potential return to Greece. He responded to questions from PAOK fans concerning if and when he would return to Thessaloniki by explaining his personal desire and the difference in current circumstances compared to two years prior.
Augsburg is reportedly not willing to let Dimitris Giannoulis leave at this time, and PAOK does not intend to proceed with a move unless the German club's demands decrease. Giannoulis has communicated to his circles that he would like to return to Greece and specifically to Toumba in the long term. PAOK made an unofficial, exploratory contact with Augsburg to determine their intentions rather than to make an offer. The response was that Giannoulis is not readily available. According to German media, Augsburg does not want to weaken their team during their effort to remain in their division, and a serious discussion would require a proposal of 5–6 million euros. Giannoulis is not an immediate priority for PAOK but remains on their list for the future, particularly for after the season.
Augsburg is reportedly not willing to let Dimitris Giannoulis leave at this time, and PAOK does not intend to proceed with a move unless the German club's demands decrease. Giannoulis has communicated to his circles that he would like to return to Greece and specifically to Toumba in the long term. PAOK made an unofficial, exploratory contact with Augsburg to determine their intentions rather than to make an offer. The response was that Giannoulis is not readily available. According to German media, Augsburg does not want to weaken their team during their effort to remain in their division, and a serious discussion would require a proposal of 5–6 million euros. Giannoulis is not an immediate priority for PAOK but remains on their list for the future, particularly for after the season.
PAOK is reportedly considering Dimitris Giannoulis, a 30-year-old Greek left-back. Giannoulis previously left PAOK for Norwich in 2021 for a fee of 7.5 million euros. He is under contract with Augsburg until the summer of 2028 and has an annual salary of around 1.3 million euros. Augsburg would require five million euros for his transfer, though according to other accounts, the figure is six million euros. Giannoulis, who joined the German club in July 2024, has 33 caps for Greece. In the current Bundesliga season, he has made 13 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists. Transfermarkt lists his current market value at €3.00m.
PAOK is reportedly considering Dimitris Giannoulis, a 30-year-old Greek left-back. Giannoulis previously left PAOK for Norwich in 2021 for a fee of 7.5 million euros. He is under contract with Augsburg until the summer of 2028 and has an annual salary of around 1.3 million euros. Augsburg would require five million euros for his transfer, though according to other accounts, the figure is six million euros. Giannoulis, who joined the German club in July 2024, has 33 caps for Greece. In the current Bundesliga season, he has made 13 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists. Transfermarkt lists his current market value at €3.00m.
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