OFI Crete signs Spanish forward Aitor Cantalapiedra on two‑year deal

OFI Crete Aitor Cantalapiedra two‑year contract Greek Cup winner transfer

PAE OFI 1925 announced the signing of Spanish forward Aitor Cantalapiedra Fernández on a two‑year contract that runs until the summer of 2028. Born on 10 February 1996 in Barcelona, the 30‑year‑old previously played for Barcelona B, Villarreal B, Sevilla Atlético, Dutch side Twente and Panathinaikos, where he made 95 appearances, scored 24 goals and delivered 15 assists while winning the Greek Cup in 2022 and 2024.

Cantalapiedra also featured on loan at AEK Larnaca (14 matches, 7 goals, 5 assists) and most recently at Brazil’s EC Vitória. His career totals exceed 300 professional appearances with 75 goals and 48 assists. After completing medical examinations in Heraklion, he is due to travel to the Netherlands to join OFI’s pre‑season training. The club also confirmed a pending deal for defender Demetris Nikolau, describing the two signings as a “double hit” for the squad.

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Aitor Cantalapiedra Fernández · Aitor Kantalapiedra · Aitor Kantelapiera · Christos Kontis · Christos Kontos · Demetris Nikolau · Netherlands · OFI Crete · PAE OFI 1925 (OFI Crete) · Panathinaikos · Panathinaikos FC

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[● 5 SOURCES] He made 95 appearances, 24 goals and 15 assists for Panathinaikos. newspao.gr · fonimaleviziou.gr · www.parapolitika.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Aitor Kantelapiera arrived in Heraklion for the required medical examinations. newspao.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] After signing, Kantelapiera will travel to the Netherlands for pre‑season training. newspao.gr · www.iefimerida.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The transfer is pending medical examinations and a formal two-year contract. newspao.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] He made 36 appearances, 14 goals and 7 assists for AEK Larnaca. newspao.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Aitor Kantelapiera has reached an oral agreement with OFI Crete. newspao.gr · www.paok24.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The contract is expected to run until the summer of 2028. newspao.gr · fonimaleviziou.gr · www.parapolitika.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Christos Kontis previously worked with Kantelapiera at Panathinaikos, winning Greek Cups in 2022 and 2024. newspao.gr · www.paok24.com
[● 5 SOURCES] OFI also agreed to sign defender Demetris Nikolau. www.iefimerida.gr · www.gazzetta.gr · www.metrosport.gr · fonimaleviziou.gr · www.parapolitika.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Cantalapiedra previously played for Barcelona B, Villarreal B, Sevilla Atlético, Twente, Panathinaikos, AEK Larnaca and EC Vitória. fonimaleviziou.gr · filathlos.gr · www.parapolitika.gr · www.to10.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] He has made more than 300 professional appearances, scoring 75 goals and providing 48 assists. fonimaleviziou.gr · filathlos.gr · www.parapolitika.gr · www.to10.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] He represented Spain at youth levels from U16 to U19. fonimaleviziou.gr · filathlos.gr · www.parapolitika.gr · www.to10.gr