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After securing EuroLeague‑experienced Vasilis Spanoulis as technical director in June 2026, Aris Thessaloniki launched a ten‑day negotiation window, signed a three‑year contract and expanded its budget to rebuild the squad for EuroLeague qualification. Spanoulis’ Following his arrival was celebrated on 14 June, followed by a press briefing outlining a disciplined, long‑term rebuilding plan. The club completed its back‑room staff, adding assistants Ilias Kantsouris, Kostas Charalambidis, Kostas Iliadis and physiotherapist Tony Karatzas. Midfielder Giannis Giannios confirmed a contract extension on 2 July, committing in mid-August to Aris until summer 2027 inspect facilities and emphasizing his desire to finish meet with owner Theodoros Karypidis, management consultant Avraham Grant has officially begun his career at the club. His 2025‑26 record – 28 appearances, five assists and one goal across league, cup and UEFA Conference League qualifiers – was highlighted as a key domestic asset to retain. In the same period Aris appointed 71‑year‑old Israeli Abraham role in Thessaloniki. Grant as a management consultant. Grant, former director of football and has initiated meetings with head coach at Chelsea and with experience at Tottenham, West Ham, Paris Saint‑Germain Michalis Grigoriou and several national teams, will join technical director Rubén Reyes to integrate into the club in club’s organizational structure. During a visit to the second ten‑day window of July after completing World Cup commitments in Neo Rysio training center, Grant addressed the United States. The board expects players, stating his extensive European and international expertise objective is to reinforce Spanoulis’ strategic plan and improve performance on and off assist the pitch. Grant arrived in mid‑August for a roughly twenty‑day stay, inspecting facilities, meeting owners and staff, club’s evolution through “steady, daily progress.” While his specific responsibilities are still being defined, reports indicate his focus may lean toward business and preparing organizational development rather than strictly technical football matters, utilizing his experience managing club plans for multinational investment companies. His visit included a report on organisational structure, infrastructure upgrades and strategic planning ahead tour of the Greek Cup tie against Anagennisi Karditsa (17‑19 August) Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium and the first Stoiximan Super League match versus Kalamata. Following his arrival, club facilities. Grant began his advisory role in Athens, meeting with Theodoros Karypidis is expected to discuss organizational remain in Greece through Monday and sporting matters. will attend the upcoming match against OFI on Sunday.