The transfer of Dimitrios Giannoulis to PAOK Saloniki is apparently complete. The FC Augsburg will pay a transfer fee of 4.25 million euros for the Greek left-back. The 30-year-old Giannoulis will return to his homeland and play for PAOK Saloniki. The transfer had been dragging on for weeks, with PAOK submitting several offers to the FC Augsburg. The Fuggerstädter wanted to keep Dimitrios Giannoulis, whose contract runs until summer 2028, in the summer. The fact that the player wanted to return to his homeland may have ultimately contributed to the transfer. ## What happens now? The FC Augsburg has already signed a 21-year-old left-back named Hennes Behrens. The Bundesliga club has managed to bring in a talented young player without significant additional expenses. Whether Behrens can adequately replace his predecessor will be shown in the coming weeks. ## Why is this transfer important for the FC Augsburg? The transfer of Dimitrios Giannoulis is an important step for the FC Augsburg. The club can now integrate a young left-back like Hennes Behrens and secure the future of the team. ## What comes next? The FC Augsburg is currently in 9th place in the Bundesliga with 43 points. The Fuggerstädter have 12 wins, 7 draws, and 15 losses in the last season. In the current season, they have scored 45 goals and conceded 61. The FC Augsburg is 46 points behind the league leaders Bayern München. The next match of the FCA is on August 30, 2026 against FC Schalke 04.