Giannis Apostolakis was on AEK's transfer list because the club wanted to strengthen the Greek element in its roster. OFI has announced the extension of its cooperation with Apostolakis until the summer of 2029. The player's previous contract was set to expire in the summer of 2027. According to an announcement from the Cretan team, OFI is pleased to announce the adjustment of the contract and the extension of the cooperation with the player.

AEK Athens is considering an approach for 21-year-old Greek OFI midfielder Giannis Apostolakis to strengthen the Greek contingent in its squad. Javier Ribalta has checked the player within the club's broader planning. Apostolakis, who is having a positive season with increased playing time, has made 20 appearances and scored one goal in all competitions. Similar to the case of Panagiotis Tsantilas of Atromitos, Apostolakis is considered a player for the future and is not directly connected with the current transfer strategy of AEK ('Enosi'), which is focused on signing a dynamic midfielder for immediate impact. A Greek U21 international with 6 caps, Apostolakis joined OFI in July 2022 and his contract is valid until June 2027. His current Transfermarkt market value is €600k.