Adam Kotleszka reported on X that PAOK regrets not re-signing Karol Świderski when he returned to Greece in January, at which point he joined Panathinaikos. Kotleszka also stated that this regret is intensified by the club's urgent need for a striker, as Giakoumakis's performances have frequently been considered disappointing. According to Kotleszka, the 28-year-old Polish international has impressed Panathinaikos coach Rafael Benítez with his professionalism and is also appreciated by other clubs. In the current Super League 1 season, Świderski has scored 4 goals in 9 appearances. He has 47 caps and 13 goals for Poland and his contract with Panathinaikos runs until June 2028. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €4.50m.