OFI Crete signs Spanish winger Aitor Kantalapiedra
Spanish attacking midfielder Aitor Kantalapiedra, 30, has completed a verbal agreement to join OFI Crete. The former Panathinaikos player, who previously featured for AEK Larnaca and Vitoria, arrived in Heraklion to undergo mandatory medical examinations. The club plans to formalise a two‑year contract that runs until the summer of 2028. After signing, Kantalapiedra is scheduled to travel to the Netherlands on Tuesday to join OFI’s pre‑season preparations under head coach Christos Kontos, who worked with him at Panathinaikos. The transfer is part of OFI’s effort to bolster the squad ahead of its UEFA Europa League play‑off matches.
Entities: Aitor Kantalapiedra · Aitor Kantelapiera · Christos Kontis · Christos Kontos · Netherlands · OFI Crete · Panathinaikos FC
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- [● 3 SOURCES] He also played for AEK Larnaca, recording 36 appearances, 14 goals and 7 assists. (e06d8965-ee48-4fb8-a9e0-48c84a78aee7, 882ccd8c-3df9-455c-8010-caf457114b08, 9814eade-053a-4dc1-b160-e919a7b8a6cb)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Aitor Kantelapiera arrived in Heraklion, Greece to complete the transfer. (e06d8965-ee48-4fb8-a9e0-48c84a78aee7, 882ccd8c-3df9-455c-8010-caf457114b08, 9814eade-053a-4dc1-b160-e919a7b8a6cb)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The transfer is pending medical examinations and a formal two-year contract. (e06d8965-ee48-4fb8-a9e0-48c84a78aee7, 882ccd8c-3df9-455c-8010-caf457114b08, 9814eade-053a-4dc1-b160-e919a7b8a6cb)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Coach Christos Kontis previously worked with Kantelapiera at Panathinaikos, winning two Greek Cups together (2022, 2024). (e06d8965-ee48-4fb8-a9e0-48c84a78aee7, 882ccd8c-3df9-455c-8010-caf457114b08, 9814eade-053a-4dc1-b160-e919a7b8a6cb)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The contract is expected to run until the summer of 2028. (882ccd8c-3df9-455c-8010-caf457114b08, 9814eade-053a-4dc1-b160-e919a7b8a6cb)
- [● 3 SOURCES] OFI Crete and Aitor Kantelapiera have reached an oral agreement on a transfer. (e06d8965-ee48-4fb8-a9e0-48c84a78aee7, 882ccd8c-3df9-455c-8010-caf457114b08, 9814eade-053a-4dc1-b160-e919a7b8a6cb)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Aitor Kantelapiera is a 30‑year‑old Spanish forward who made 95 appearances, 24 goals and 15 assists for Panathinaikos. (e06d8965-ee48-4fb8-a9e0-48c84a78aee7, 882ccd8c-3df9-455c-8010-caf457114b08, 9814eade-053a-4dc1-b160-e919a7b8a6cb)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Aitor Kantelapiera is scheduled to travel to the Netherlands on 28 July for pre‑season training. (e06d8965-ee48-4fb8-a9e0-48c84a78aee7, 882ccd8c-3df9-455c-8010-caf457114b08, 9814eade-053a-4dc1-b160-e919a7b8a6cb)