Young Players Leaving APOEL

APOEL is facing a significant loss of talent as several young players are leaving the team. Stavros Gavriel was the first to depart, pursuing his career in Belgium, followed by Stelios Vrontis to Saudi Arabia and Giannis Satsias to Panaitolikos. The APOEL administration appears unable to retain its talents, which are being transferred to other teams for relatively small amounts. This situation raises concerns about the future of the team, as the inability to keep young players is considered detrimental to its competitiveness. The departure of talented footballers suggests a difficulty in developing and maintaining a strong roster capable of meeting the demands of the league and European competitions. The author states that the team will not be able to withstand for long if it continues to lose its "stars". Lack of investment in the academy and the inability to offer competitive contracts to young players are likely factors contributing to their departure. This situation highlights the challenges faced by Cypriot teams in their effort to retain talent and develop a sustainable operating model.