Ermi Aradippou and PASP clash over player contract allegations

A dispute has emerged between Ermi Aradippou football club and the Cyprus Professional Footballers Association (PASP) regarding allegations of unpaid social insurance and contract mismanagement.

Spyros Neofytidis, Executive President of PASP, claims to have irrefutable evidence, including witnesses and camera footage, regarding meetings with club president Konstantinos Pittas. Neofytidis alleges that a second player, who suffered a serious injury, faced demands to freeze his contract and forfeit previous earnings. He stated that formal complaints have been submitted to the Social Insurance Department.

Konstantinos Pittas, President of Ermi Aradippou, denied the allegations, stating that the club has zero debt and that all social insurance contributions are settled with proof. Regarding player Michalis Koukou, Pittas claimed the player had no second contract and that the club had previously offered rehabilitation services following an injury. Pittas described the timing of the accusations as a disgrace to the club.