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AEL ownership change and pre‑season build‑up

Entities: Karpenisi · Athlitiki Enosi Larissa · Athlitiki Enosi Larissa (AEL) · Kallithea FC · Legia Warsaw Football Club

Overview

In early July 2026 entrepreneur Zisis Stylianou completed the takeover of AEL, promising transparent, merit‑based management and a swift return to the Super League. He confirmed Makis Belebonis as technical director and former international Sotiris Kyrgiakos as general director. On 23 July the club staged its first public open training at the AEL FC Arena, drawing about 4,000 supporters. Owner Zisis Stylianou (referred to as Zisis Stylios in reports) thanked fans, while Metropolitan Ieronymos blessed the event. Coach Socrates Ofridopoulos used the occasion to outline a plan centred on local talent, evoking the historic 1985‑86 double‑title season as a benchmark for the rebuild. The following day AEL accelerated squad building for the upcoming Super League 2 campaign, adding forwards Spyridon Risvanis and Christos Albanis (pending), midfielders Kyriakos Mazoulouxis, Angelos Tsiggaras, Michalis Bousis, Giannis Karagganidis and others, as well as defenders Alexandros Parras, Georgios Agapakis, Andreas Makris and goalkeeper Dimitris Gkoumas. Major shareholder Zisis Stylianou met club officials, pledging further support. AEL’s pre‑season continued with a 0‑0 friendly against Zakynthos on 6 August at the Karpenisi training centre. The match featured several chances for both sides, a water‑break due to heat, and gave playing time to the full squad, setting the stage for the league opener. Following that draw, AEL announced a three‑match pre‑season programme: a home fixture versus Zakynthos on 6 August at Karpenisi, an away game against Astras Tripoli on 12 August at the Theodoros Kolokotronis stadium, and a home clash with Kallithea on 23 August at the AEL FC Arena. The Greek Cup draw is scheduled for 11 August, with Super League 2 matches beginning 17‑19 August and the league campaign slated to start the weekend of 5‑6 September.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    AEL Coach Sokratis Ofrydopoulos: Team Has Needs, Management Informed

    AEL coach Sokratis Ofrydopoulos said after a friendly with Zakinthos that the team is healthy but still needs time and player recruitment, and that the club’s management is aware of the needs.

  2. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    AEL draws 0-0 with Zakynthos in pre‑season friendly

    AEL and Zakynthos played a 0‑0 friendly in Karpenisi, each creating chances but keeping a clean sheet ahead of their next official matches.

  3. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Panthrakikos and AEL each finish 1-1 in pre‑season friendlies

    Panthrakikos drew 1‑1 with Nestos in Greece and AEL tied 1‑1 with Legia Warsaw in Poland during pre‑season friendlies, with goals from Sarantidis, Tutonda, Ariol and Sing.

  4. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    AEL sets three August 2026 pre‑season friendlies

    AEL will play three pre‑season friendlies in August 2026—against Zakynthos, Astras Tripoli and Kallithea—following a training camp in Karpenisi, ahead of the new Greek Cup and league schedule.

  5. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    AEL strengthens roster ahead of Super League 2 season

    AEL adds several players—including Risvanis, Mazoulouxis and Karagganidis—and prepares for Super League 2, with training moving from Dendra to Karpenisi and further sign‑ons expected.

  6. 15 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    AEL welcomes 4,000 fans to open training, recalling 1985‑86 double-title era

    AEL’s open training attracted 4,000 fans, with owner Zisis Stylios and coach outlining a rebuild that harkens back to the club’s 1985‑86 double‑title season.

  7. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    AE L Novibet appoints new technical and general directors

    AEL Novibet hires Makis Belebonis as technical director and former international Sotiris Kyrgiakos as general director to revamp the club’s management ahead of the Super League 2 season.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    AEL football club under new owner Zisis Stylianou aims for Super League promotion

    AEL Novibet has been sold to businessman Zisis Stylianou, who pledges transparency, financial independence and a push for promotion to the Super League.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Greek football clubs AEL and PAOK undergo leadership changes

    AEL confirmed its Super League 2 spot and a possible takeover by Zisis Stylianou, while PAOK’s amateur chairman Alkis Isaidis is set to resign, staying on the board.

  10. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    AEL football club moves toward ownership transfer to investor Zisis Stylianou

    AEL’s president says 90% of financial data have been sent to buyer Zisis Stylianou, with a free share handover and deadline extended, but talks have hit a snag over proof of funds and may lead to legal action.

  11. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    AEL football club faces investor dispute and demand for proof of funds

    AEL football club’s management claims the amateur side exceeded authority and demands €3 million proof of funds from prospective investor Stylianos Zisis after issuing an NDA and fast‑track audit.

  12. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Zisis Stylianou proposes takeover to rescue Greek football club AEL

    Greek club AEL backs entrepreneur Zisis Stylianou’s free‑share takeover proposal, urging current major shareholder to cooperate and finalize the transfer by June end.

  13. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    AEL strengthens squad with new signings as investor Zisis Stylianou shows interest

    AEL signs new players, including Eleftheria Fetfazi, and notes investor Zisis Stylianou’s expressed interest in buying a majority share.

  14. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    AEL Restart Initiative Calls for Community Support of Larissa Football Club

    AEL Restart in Larissa invites fans, professionals, scientists and entrepreneurs to join a transparent, multi‑stakeholder model supporting the AEL football club; details at www.ael‑restart.gr.

  15. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    AEL fans rally as owners offer club shares for free to save team

    AEL supporters rallied in Larissa demanding a resolution to the club’s ownership crisis, while the Daveli family announced a free transfer of all club shares to qualified investors, extending the deadline to 28

  16. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    AEL football club's shares offered free by Davelis family to qualified investors

    The Davelis family will give away AEL’s full share package for free, accepting only investors who can guarantee the club’s debts, with a 28 June deadline and Larissa municipality overseeing the process.

  17. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    AE Larissa football club embroiled in ownership dispute

    Greek club AE Larissa's ownership deal stalls as alleged buyer Zisis Delopoulos fails to provide funds and both sides accuse each other of withholding confidential information.

  18. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    AEΛ sale interest limited to Sakis Kassidis, says owner Achilleas Davelis

    AEΛ owner Achilleas Davelis says the club’s shares are for sale, with Sakis Kassidis as the only financially solid buyer; the deadline for interest is 17 June.

  19. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    AEL football club faces June 17 sale deadline as owner Dabelis exits

    AEL must be sold by 17 June as owner Dabelis exits; only buyer Delopoulos has financial data; €700k debts and €840k uncollected funds; club faces liquidation if no sale.

  20. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Greek football club AEL receives ownership bid from businessman Zisis Delopoulos

    AEL received a formal ownership offer from Zisis Delopoulos and its president announced a financial recovery plan aimed at European competition, noting debt repayments and ongoing investor search.

Sources

aelole.gr · agon.gr · dimokratia.gr · efsyn.gr · gazzetta.gr · gipedo.politis.com.cy · goal.philenews.com · grtimes.gr · hlf-ev.de · imerazante.gr · larisanew.gr · larissanet.gr · larissapress.gr · limassoltoday.com.cy · metrosport.gr · mikriliga.com · neosagon.gr · newspao.gr · panionianea.gr · paopantou.gr · regista.gr · sport-fm.com.cy · sportal.gr · sportime.sigmalive.com · sportstonoto.gr · super-fm.gr · thrakisports.gr · volleyland.gr · www2.iefimerida.gr · zantetimes.gr

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