PAOK
31.08.2024 | 14:14
Pantelis Chatzidiakos
INTIME SPORTS
The small financial difference that currently constitutes an obstacle in completing the agreement between the two sides, Pantelis Chatzidiakos’s desire to play for PAOK, the positive recommendation from Loutseskou, and the case of Copenhagen.
Pantelis Chatzidiakos is currently the first choice for PAOK in strengthening their center-backs. The issue has been progressing in recent days; however, it still stands on a delicate balance regarding the finances.
The champions are offering the 27-year-old international defender approximately what he earns at Cagliari (€750,000 a year compared to €700,000 he receives from the Italians). However, the player’s demands are greater and, according to information, reach a seven-figure amount. This difference may not be astronomical, but it currently hinders the final agreement for his transfer to Toumba.
Chatzidiakos is positive, seeing that the competition at Cagliari does not offer him the desired playing time with the Sardinians. Razvan Loutseskou is also favorable to the possibility of acquiring the player.
Despite the mutual desire of the Romanian and Chatzidiakos to collaborate, the issue is currently “stuck” due to a financial difference, which may not be prohibitive but, at least for now, creates an obstacle to closing the deal.
The negotiations between the champions and the player’s side are ongoing while there is interest from Copenhagen, which is looking for a center-back and has cast its nets on the Greek defender.
Of course, a solution must also be found with Cagliari, which spent €2 million last year to acquire him. According to information, Chatzidiakos knows that the two teams will be in contact within the day to clarify if there is a common ground for agreement.