PAOK fans occupy stadium to protest sale of Giannis Konstantelias to Borussia Dortmund

Published Aug 17, 06:45 PM UTC

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PAOK Thessaloniki fans have occupied the club's stadium and offices in protest against the sale of star attacking midfielder Giannis Konstantelias to Borussia Dortmund. The 23-year-old Greek Player of the Year, a homegrown talent who joined the academy at age nine, was sold for a deal potentially worth over €30 million. The protests, led by the ultra group 'Gate 4', mark the second time in a year that fan outrage has erupted over a potential Konstantelias transfer; a move to Stuttgart collapsed in July 2025 due to similar backlash. The situation threatens to escalate an ongoing ownership dispute involving Russian-born billionaire Ivan Savvidis, who has a controversial history including a 2018 incident where he stormed the pitch with a holstered revolver. Konstantelias has stated the move was his decision and that he still loves the club.

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Soccer - The AthleticWestern

Original headline: PAOK fans occupy stadium in protest at sale of Giannis Konstantelias

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PAOK fans occupy Toumba Stadium to protest Konstantelias transfer to Dortmund

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