William Mikelbrencis transfer tug-of-war between PAOK and Valencia

Twenty‑two‑year‑old French right‑back William Mikelbrencis, who left Hamburg after a season with 26 appearances for Borussia, is the subject of a transfer battle. Spanish side Valencia submitted the first official offer, while Greek club PAOK has intensified its pursuit in recent days.

PAOK hopes to persuade the free agent by showcasing its Europa League qualifier at the Toumba stadium against Dynamo Kyiv, inviting him to watch the match on 30 July. The club believes a strong home performance could tip his decision in favour of Thessaloniki. A final choice is expected within the next few days, possibly before the end of the week, and will be announced by the player on social media.