Atlético make multi-million bid for Giakoumakis, eye Greek striker signing | OneFootball

Atlético made a move in the transfer market and submitted an official proposal to Cruz Azul, from Mexico, to sign the Greek center forward Giorgos Giakoumakis. The information was first reported by Argentine journalist César Luis Merlo, a specialist in South American football transfers.

According to Merlo, Galo offered 6.5 million dollars — about R$ 36 million at the current exchange rate — to acquire the economic rights of the 31-year-old striker, who belongs to the Mexican club and is currently playing on loan for PAOK, Greece.

Although Giakoumakis' contract with PAOK is valid until June 2026, there would be no obstacles to an early termination if the player accepts a transfer to Brazilian football, according to Merlo.

Cruz Azul invested heavily to bring the center forward from North American football. At the time, the Mexican club paid around 8 million dollars, plus variable amounts based on goals and performance, to Atlanta United, from the United States.

Highlight in Greece

Giakoumakis has been one of the standout names for PAOK this season. So far, he has played 20 matches, with 1,222 minutes on the field, scoring 9 goals and providing one assist. Physically strong and with a good presence in the area, the Greek has aerial play and heading as some of his main strengths.

Throughout his career, the striker has played for various clubs and leagues. In addition to Cruz Azul and PAOK, he has played for Platanias, AEK, and Crete (Greece), Górnik Zabrze (Poland), VVV-Venlo (Netherlands), Celtic (Scotland), and Atlanta United (United States).

According to Transfermarkt data, Giakoumakis has a total of 346 career games, with 125 goals and 28 assists, totaling 19,528 minutes on the field. The numbers indicate an impressive average of a goal involvement every 127 minutes.

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