Aris showed interest in Luka Gugesashvili alongside PAOK and Middlesbrough. Nevertheless, Gugesashvili opted to join PAOK, which was officially confirmed by the club. The Georgian goalkeeper, who is recognized for his leadership and confidence, selected PAOK as a strategic move towards eventually transferring to a bigger league, with hopes of playing in the Premier League within the next 1-2 years. Although he received offers from other clubs, Gugesashvili was attracted to the prospect of proving himself in a prominent Greek team before setting his sights on a larger platform.