Zisis Stylianos ownership of AEL Larissa

Zisis Stylianos has taken ownership of the Greek football club AEL Larissa. His professional background involves a transition from service roles in Greece to success in the United Kingdom's shipbroking sector, which provided the financial foundation for the acquisition.

Following his takeover in early July, Stylianos initiated a radical restructuring, criticizing the previous management under Achilleas Davelis for being disorganized and leaving training facilities in a state of “total disarray.” As part of this transition, he reported that 95% of the previous staff was dismissed, stating his intention to make difficult decisions without local business dependencies, remarking, “I came here to break eggs.”

To implement his three-year strategic plan, which focuses on financial stabilization, securing promotion back to the Super League, and integrating local talent, the administration has already settled 788,405 euros in past debts through 38 separate settlements involving former players and technical staff. The current operating budget exceeds 2 million euros.

Supported by General Director Sotiris Kyriakou and Technical Director Makis Belevonis, the management is also expanding the club’s commercial presence. This includes an agreement with Novibet and Zakcret to open an official club boutique at the AEL FC Arena, alongside plans to relocate the club's offices near the stadium by October.