Reinforcements from Atletico Madrid for Răzvan Lucescu » PAOK brings a player grown under the command of Fernando Torres

Carlos Jimenez belongs to Atletico Madrid, where he played for the second team, trained by Fernando Torres, the former Spanish international, appointed coach in July 2024. PAOK reached an agreement for the loan of the player, his contract with the Madrid team being valid until the summer of 2027, notes sportal.gr.

Răzvan Lucescu receives reinforcements from Atletico Madrid

In the current season, Jimenez has made 3 appearances in Spain's third division, amassing 78 minutes played and a total of 27 second-team appearances.

PAOK Thessaloniki have joined forces with Atletico Madrid for the transfer of Carlos Jimenez. photo: LaLiga

The move comes at a good time for Răzvan Lucescu's team. PAOK returned to 2nd place in the Greek league with 38 points, just one behind leaders Olympiakos. However, the position could be lost if AEK Athens prevails away to Aris.

Next up is the derby with Olympiakos, in the Greek Cup

For PAOK, the Greek Cup derby with Olympiakos follows, a match in which qualification for the semi-finals is decided, with the team from Piraeus defending their trophy. Răzvan Lucescu spoke after the clear victory achieved by PAOK in the championship, 3-0 against Panetolikos, about the importance of the duel in the cup:

It's a game that determines our future in the competition and it's one of the games I enjoy playing. When the team faces such duels, I don't need to provide any additional motivation. It is a great challenge to face Mr. Mendilibar. We will go there to fight until the end and qualify.

– declared the Romanian technician, who defeated Olympiakos in October.