Sergio Peña Transfer from Malmö FF to PAOK
29-year-old Peruvian midfielder Sergio Peña has been signed by PAOK for the next 2.5+1 years. He participated in his first training with the new team on January 14 and was officially presented on January 11. Due to poor weather conditions in Thessaloniki, the training took place at the Toumba stadium. Peña might be in the squad for the upcoming game against Aris, but he may have to wait until January 26 against Levadiakos to play, as he is not eligible for Europa League Phase games.
PAOK has announced that they have acquired Sergio Peña, a 29-year-old midfielder from Peru, from Malmö. The club revealed that Peña has signed a contract for 2.5 years with an option for an additional year and will be wearing the number 4 jersey. Peña, who was born on September 28, 1995, in Lima, Peru, began his professional career at Alianza Lima. In 2013, he moved to Spain to join Granada. Throughout his career, he has played for various clubs across Europe, including a loan period at Tondela in Portugal and a tenure at Emmen in the Netherlands, before transferring to Malmö in 2021. During his time with Malmö, he appeared in 119 matches, scored 5 goals, and provided 8 assists, playing a crucial role in the team's success in securing three league titles and two Swedish Cups. Internationally, Peña has been a member of the Peruvian national team since 2017, with 47 caps and four goals to his name.
Sergio Peña bid farewell to Malmö through social media, expressing gratitude for his 3.5 years at the club. He mentioned winning titles and having significant life moments there. Peña is already in Thessaloniki, awaiting the official announcement to become a PAOK player.
Sergio Peña has completed a transfer to Greek club PAOK. Peña played a key role at Malmö FF, known for his smooth ball handling and passing skills. His departure leaves a significant gap in the team.
Sergio Peña has arrived in Thessaloniki to complete his transfer to PAOK. The Peruvian midfielder, accompanied by his wife, was welcomed at Macedonia Airport by representatives of the Greek champions. He has agreed to a 2.5+1 year contract with PAOK and is expected to undergo the customary medical examinations. If all goes well and the final details are settled, he will sign his new contract.
Sergio Peña arrived in Thessaloniki on Friday (10/1) to join PAOK. He is set to sign a contract for 2.5+1 years. PAOK's interest in Peña was piqued after their encounters with Malmö during the UEFA Champions League qualifiers. Peña will become the seventh Peruvian player to join PAOK.
PAOK is finalizing the acquisition of the Peruvian midfielder, Sergio Peña, who is expected to arrive in Thessaloniki on Friday (10/1) to sign a contract with the Greek champions. The verbal agreement between the two parties includes a contract for 2.5+1 years, with an annual salary of approximately 600,000 euros. The club will pay Malmö a fee of less than 500,000 euros for the rights of the 29-year-old Peruvian international with a Spanish passport.
Sergio Peña confirmed his agreement with PAOK. He is leaving Malmö FF's winter preparation in Spain to return to Sweden, collect his belongings, and then travel to Thessaloniki. Peña expressed gratitude towards Malmö FF, stating it was the first team where he won titles. The deal with PAOK is for two and a half years, with an annual salary of approximately 600,000 euros, and Malmö FF will receive around 500,000 euros.
Malmö FF is on the verge of selling Sergio Pena to the Greek club PAOK as part of their squad restructuring for the upcoming season.
PAOK is in advanced talks with Malmö FF to acquire Sergio Peña, aiming to strengthen their midfield. The 29-year-old Peruvian midfielder is a top priority for PAOK, with coach Razvan Lucescu approving the transfer. The clubs have agreed on financial terms, but the final agreement with Peña is pending. PAOK's annual offer stands at 600,000 euros, and Malmö will not block the transfer. Peña is ready to move to Greece.
Sergio Peña has become the primary transfer target for PAOK, which the club's coach Razvan Lucescu has confirmed. PAOK is looking to strengthen their squad during the current transfer window, with Peña being a priority because of his qualities as a midfielder. Although PAOK showed interest in Peña during the summer, he extended his contract with Malmö until December 2025. However, PAOK is now prepared to pay the release clause, which is not more than 400,000 euros, to finalize the agreement with the 29-year-old Peruvian midfielder.
Sergio Peña, a 29-year-old Peruvian midfielder who currently plays for Malmö FF, has emerged as PAOK's top choice to bolster their midfield in the upcoming January transfer window. PAOK's representatives were reportedly impressed by Peña during a Champions League play-off match against Malmö FF in the summer. His name had also come up in discussions last summer when PAOK was in search of a midfielder. Peña has since renewed his contract with Malmö FF, committing to the Swedish club until December 2025. The transfer is considered to be relatively feasible, with no prohibitive factors involved.
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