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A 'Miracle' at APOEL? Financial Issues Resolved Amidst Fan Discontent

Published January 13, 2026, 21:09
A 'Miracle' at APOEL? Financial Issues Resolved Amidst Fan Discontent

Despite calls for his resignation from APOEL fans, Prodromos Petrides appears to have secured the necessary funds to cover the club's financial obligations. Specifically, settlements with departing players have been made, debts have been paid to lift the embargo, and November salaries have been disbursed. The total amount paid exceeds one million euros, while the source of the funds remains undisclosed. Furthermore, the transfer of Australian defender Milos Degenek has been completed, and APOEL is searching for a winger capable of playing on both sides. With the addition of Degenek, the number of central defenders rises to five, which will be useful if the coach decides to use a three-defender system. However, a significant decrease in fan attendance at the stadiums has been observed, with only 3,900 tickets sold for the recent match against Akritas. This has caused concern, as there is no organized effort to bring the fans back. The relationship between the fans and the administration appears to have deteriorated, with the majority of fans calling for Petrides' removal. The team's victory over Akritas, although difficult, keeps APOEL in the top positions of the standings, ahead of the upcoming derbies, starting with the away game against Apollon. No injured players are expected to return, but Degenek is expected to be included in the squad, with the possibility of another surprise addition.