Despodov, ‘Cherry’ and the transfer curtain for Dekefalos

PAOK has qualitatively strengthened its midfield with the acquisition of Kirill Despodov, which was officially announced on Monday (9/4).

The Bulgarian, who signed a four-year contract, is considered a big step, and in his first statements as a PAOK player, he stressed that wherever he plays, he aims to win titles, and he will do the same with his new team.

With the acquisition of Despodov, PAOK also met the deadline to submit its roster to UEFA for the group stage of the Europa League, which ends on Monday evening.

By all accounts, the Bulgarian would be the duo’s final move this summer, despite the fact that Razvan Lucescu suggested getting the wingers after Kaled Nare’s concession.

With the UEFA player roster closed, even if PAOK finds a midfielder, he will only be eligible to participate in domestic competitions. Which constitutes a disincentive to achieving another transfer.

Of course, with there still a week left in the transfer window, Tomba have to keep an eye on the market and take advantage of any opportunity they get.

Unless it appears they have already decided that the attacking midfielders currently at Lucescu’s disposal (Despodov, Constantilias, Zivkovic, Tyson, Morg and Frakas) are sufficient for the demanding schedule PAOK are expected to complete until mid-December.

However, the feeling at the moment is that PAOK’s transfer window this transfer window has been sealed by the acquisition of the Bulgarian midfielder.