Al Ain Acquires Giakoumakis

Greek international striker Georgios Giakoumakis is on the verge of starting a new chapter in his career, with all indications pointing towards a move to the United Arab Emirates club Al Ain. The club, managed by Vladan Ivić, announced on Thursday, July 9, that it has reached an agreement with Mexican side Cruz Azul for the acquisition of the 31-year-old forward.

The transfer is now awaiting the completion of final formalities. Giakoumakis is expected to travel to the UAE shortly for medical examinations. If all goes smoothly, he will sign his new contract with Al Ain. This move would add another international destination to Giakoumakis's career, following his stints in Poland with Górnik Zabrze, the Netherlands with VVV-Venlo, Scotland with Celtic, and in the United States with Atlanta United, as well as his recent spell with Cruz Azul.

During the 2025-26 season, Giakoumakis played for PAOK on loan from Cruz Azul, delivering an outstanding performance with 15 goals in 34 appearances across all competitions. Despite PAOK having the option to acquire him permanently, they did not exercise the purchase clause of 5 million euros. Consequently, the international forward returned to the Mexican club, and is now on the brink of moving to Al Ain.

This potential transfer marks a significant step for Giakoumakis, who has consistently found the back of the net throughout his career in various leagues. His proven goal-scoring ability will be a key asset for Al Ain as they look to strengthen their squad for upcoming competitions.