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Aris Thessaloniki squad rebuild and Greek Cup progress

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Aris Thessaloniki has embarked on an extensive squad rebuild and pre-season preparation for the upcoming campaign. The club secured 17-year-old forward Chrysostomos Khatzilambrou to a four-year professional contract and finalized the permanent signing of Cameroonian midfielder Martin Hongla from Granada for approximately €1.5 million. Other recent signings include Martínov, Sezar, El Allatsi, Tom Dele-Basiru, and Roko Jurišić. Coach Michalis Grigoriou is overseeing a major roster overhaul, targeting defensive reinforcements to address “large gaps” in the squad. ~~As part of their pre-season, Aris conducted training camps in Greece and Italy, including~~ Following a pre-season that included a 3-0 victory against ~~Atalanta. In their final pre-season friendly, Aris suffered~~ Atalanta and a 6-2 defeat against Napoli. During that contest, Antonio Vergara left the pitch early due to a tibia injury, though his condition is not expected to be serious. Aris's goals in the match were both scored by Uros Racic. Following the preseason, Napoli, Aris successfully qualified for the League Phase of the Greek Cup after a 2-0 ~~away~~ victory against Anagennisi Karditsa. ~~The match featured goals from Fantiqa and an own goal by Anastasopoulos, and was notable~~ In their Greek Cup League Phase opener, Aris played to a 1-1 draw against Asteras Tripolis at the “Th. Kolokotronis” stadium. After Federico Macheda put the hosts ahead in the 60th minute, substitute Loren Moron equalized for Aris in the ~~first application of~~ 68th minute with a ~~new Greek regulation regarding goalkeeper delays. Regarding transfer activity,~~ goal from a difficult angle. Following the ~~club has completed 11 signings~~ match, manager Michalis Grigoriou expressed dissatisfaction with ~~expenditures totaling approximately €12 million. Management expects to reach~~ the team's performance, stating they were not at ~~least 14 additions. Recent updates indicate~~ the ~~club is targeting up to three more signings, specifically an attacking winger and defensive options such as Makoun. Midfielder Martin Hongla has returned to training, providing~~ “desired level.” He also criticized officials regarding a ~~boost to the central axis. However, squad depth remains~~ non-call on a ~~concern as Vana is sidelined for four to six weeks, and Fodereghahm is not being considered for current plans due to unresolved contract issues.~~ potential penalty involving player Gare. Despite these concerns, Grigoriou remains optimistic about Moron’s form ahead of the upcoming match against PAOK.

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