# PAOK football club Simon Banza transfer

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paok-football-club-simon-banza-transfer
> Updated: 2026-09-13T11:25:22.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

PAOK reached an agreement to sign Congolese international striker Simon Banza on a one-year loan from UAE-based Al Jazira. The deal includes a purchase option set at €4 million, with PAOK covering his annual salary of €1.5 million.

Following the initial reports of the agreement and his expected arrival for medical examinations, PAOK officially announced the signing. Banza, a 29-year-old forward who previously played for clubs such as Lens, Braga, and Trabzonspor, will wear the number 24 shirt.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: PAOK signs striker Simon Banza on loan from Al Jazira

PAOK has signed striker Simon Banza on loan from Al Jazira, while PAOK loanee Jonathan Gomez scored his first goal for German side Osnabrück.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-signs-striker-simon-banza-on-loan-from-al-jazira

### 2026-09-10: Simon Banza joins PAOK on loan from Al Jazira

PAOK has agreed to a one-year loan deal for Congolese striker Simon Banza from Al Jazira, with the Greek club covering his €1.5 million annual salary.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-reaches-agreement-for-striker-simon-banza

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