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Tasos Bakasetas transfer to APOEL

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Following his exclusion from Panathinaikos’ competitive plans, Greek midfielder Tasos Bakasetas has completed a transfer to the Cypriot club APOEL. After initial rumors linked him to Omonoia, the 33-year-old captain of the Greek national team arrived in Cyprus to undergo medical and ergometric examinations. He has officially signed a two-year contract with APOEL. Reports suggest the new deal may include annual earnings exceeding one million euros. Bakasetas concludes a two-and-a-half-year tenure at Panathinaikos, where he made 100 appearances, scoring 20 goals and providing 10 assists, including a role in the club’s 2024 Greek Cup victory. In a farewell message, he expressed bitterness that the team failed to return to the top of the Greek championship but stated he was leaving with a “clear conscience,” having given his all while wearing the captain's armband. He expressed gratitude to club president Giannis Alafouzos, the coaching staff, teammates, and supporters. Details regarding the transfer suggest significant behind-the-scenes involvement. It is alleged that Ivan Jovanovic, the Greek national team selector and former APOEL coach, encouraged the move by suggesting Bakasetas would remain part of the national team setup. Furthermore, reports indicate that Panathinaikos owner Giannis Alafouzos effectively covered much of the player's contract, with Bakasetas receiving a compensation package of approximately €1.8 million from his previous club to facilitate the move to Cyprus. Bakasetas joins the Cypriot side with significant international experience, having earned 82 caps and scored 19 goals for Greece. His career also includes a notable period in Turkey with Trabzonspor, where he played 122 matches, scoring 33 goals and providing 24 assists during a championship-winning campaign.

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