Overview

• PAOK announced that Konstantelias has signed a new deal through 2029 with an annual salary of €1.5 million.
• Owner Ivan Savvidis halted the €18 million transfer to Stuttgart on the day of the medical, revoking the pre-agreed release.
• VfB Stuttgart declined to pursue litigation over the stalled deal, instead stepping up scouting for other attacking midfielders.
• The 22-year-old Greek international, with a €17 million market value, rose through PAOK’s youth ranks and has logged 146 appearances and 27 goals.
• The saga highlights the tug-of-war between player ambition and club control, intensified by fan pressure on PAOK’s leadership.