# David Strelec to remain at Middlesbrough

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/david-strelec-potential-transfer-to-paok
> Updated: 2026-09-05T14:05:23.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 4.

Following speculation regarding a potential transfer to PAOK Thessaloniki, Slovakian striker David Strelec will remain at Middlesbrough after the close of the transfer window. While earlier reports suggested a verbal agreement with the Greek club, Middlesbrough did not receive a formal offer to facilitate a move, despite interest also being linked to Getafe and a potential return to Slovan Bratislava.

Middlesbrough coach Kim Hellberg has reaffirmed the player’s importance to the team, describing him as a “very good player” and a “very important part of this squad.” Strelec, who joined the club from Slovan Bratislava in the summer of 2025, is currently working toward full match fitness following an injury sustained during a friendly against Huddersfield. Hellberg expects the striker to return to the starting lineup in the near future.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Dávid Strelec to remain at FC Middlesbrough

Slovak striker Dávid Strelec will stay at FC Middlesbrough after transfer speculation involving Getafe and PAOK failed to materialize.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dvid-strelec-to-remain-at-fc-middlesbrough

### 2026-08-26: Middlesbrough manager seeks to retain David Strelec amid PAOK interest

Middlesbrough manager Tim Hebbidge hopes to keep forward David Strelec at the club despite transfer rumors linking the Slovakian player to PAOK.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/middlesbrough-manager-seeks-to-retain-david-strelec-amid-paok-interest

### 2026-08-24: PAOK reaches verbal agreement with David Strelec

PAOK has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Slovakian striker David Strelec and is now negotiating with Middlesbrough to finalize the transfer.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-reaches-verbal-agreement-with-david-strelec

### 2026-08-21: David Strelec linked with move from Middlesbrough to PAOK

Slovak striker David Strelec has reportedly agreed to personal terms with Greek club PAOK, though Middlesbrough director Kieran Scott says the English club has not yet been contacted regarding a transfer.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/david-strelec-linked-with-move-from-middlesbrough-to-paok

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