Aris Thessaloniki to play Monza in pre‑season friendly in Italy

Greek Super League side Aris Thessaloniki will face newly promoted Serie A club Monza in a friendly match on 30 July at Monza’s training centre in Italy. The game is part of both teams’ preparation for the upcoming season and is described by Monza‑related media as a significant test for the Italian side.

Italian outlet Monza News highlighted Aris as one of Greece’s most historic clubs, founded in 1914 and regularly competing in the Super League and European qualifiers. The article noted Aris’s recent return to high league positions and its reputation for intensity, discipline and quality.

The announced line‑ups feature Aris goalkeeper Sokratis Dioudis with defenders Giannis Fantiga, Andrea Fabiano, Georgios Gensen and Konstantinos Kerkez. The midfield will include Giannis Ratsis and Kostas Galanopoulos, while the attack is set to field Giannis Gare, Lamine Kouame and Giannis Giannios, with striker Kantevere leading the line. Monza, coached by Ivan Jurić, will field a side that includes Tim — Virinteli, Quadio, Deli Cary, and others listed in the Italian source.