The data with those in the final months of their contract
They are one hundred percent focused on the double matches with Paphos for the semi-finals of the cup at Apollon, however it is no secret that at the same time… they are also preparing timidly for the next season.
Pablo Macin has stated it many times that one of his main goals is the best possible preparation for the 2024-2025 season. In the context of this, in the first year, he is evaluating the roster and by extension the renewal with those he wants to keep even while their contract expires.
At the moment, a total of nine players in the first team they are in the final months of their contracts, but each one is a different case…
Undoubtedly, however, the biggest name on this list is that of Mathieu Valbuena. The 39-year-old has stolen the show this year and despite the reports from Greece and his possible return to Olympiacos moving up another position… at this stage we are keeping the answer recently given to SPORT FM 95.0 by Fanourios Konstantinou. The question was about whether the Limassol team wants to keep him for another year, with the press representative answering: “The feelings are mutual.” In other words, it seems that the experienced midfielder is not negative to stay and it remains to be seen what the outcome will be.
The case of Gottswil Ekpolo< is also of particular interest /strong>, who by all accounts is his team's most consistent defender this season. Clearly, there is a desire to keep the Nigerian stopper, but everything will depend on the finances.
Without a team, if they do not renew, the Cypriot defenders Giorgos Malekkidis will find themselves at the end of the season. and Andreas Panagiotou. The two footballers provided valuable help whenever needed and logic says “keep”. In any case, however, the situation will soon become clear for them as well.
Giorgos Loizou is also without a contract,with the 32-year-old keeper being the third choice under the posts and it is entirely up to whether the “blue and white” want to make a change for the position in question or not.
A separate case is Mathieu Peiburns, acquired in the summer of 2022 with high expectations. The truth is that more was expected of Apollon from the Frenchman, who however has given some important help and it depends on what Mr. Macin will decide. However, we remind you that it does not go unnoticed by foreign teams.
Norwegians Musaga Bagenga and Jørgen Sjellvik's contracts also expire, but the Limassol team has the right to renew with them (they signed 1+1). They have each had opportunities from the Spaniard, who, like the above players, now… has the last word.
Pedro Marquez is obviously a completely different case. The Portuguese forward left an excellent impression, there is no one in Colossi who is not satisfied with his performance and the stay depends solely on whether the clause agreed with the Dutch Nijmegen, which as you know, granted him on loan, is activated.
We make it clear that in the discussion we did not include the players of the academies, who are also evaluated by the managers… Finally, regardless of what happens with the renewals, the only thing certain is that next summer is expected to be “hot” again » for Apollo.
