Overview
- Cruz Azul and PAOK finalized a one-year loan for Giorgos Giakoumakis with a reported €2 million fee and a $5 million purchase option.
- Giakoumakis arrived in Thessaloniki on August 12 and is set to complete medical examinations before the move is confirmed.
- PAOK’s commitment to cover his wages frees a ‘No Formado’ slot that Cruz Azul plans to use to register Gabriel Fernández.
- During his time in Mexico, Giakoumakis made 36–40 appearances across competitions and scored nine goals.
- Leaked reports of his salary and Cruz Azul’s total outlay have sparked debate over the club’s financial return on the transfer.