Manolis Siopis, a 32-year-old Greek defensive midfielder, has a significant possibility of returning to Aris Thessaloniki. APOEL has withdrawn its interest in the player. Siopis has a desire to continue at Aris, on the condition that he receives an offer and is released from his contract at Panathinaikos. He is waiting for the price to decrease. There is optimism that an agreement will be reached, which is based on Siopis's wish to remain in Greece. He became a Panathinaikos player in January 2025, and his contract expires in June 2027. Siopis is a full international for Greece, with 42 caps and one goal for his country. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is estimated to be €1.20m.