AEK Athens has officially ended its collaboration with head coach Matias Almeyda, following a string of disappointing results, including a sixth consecutive defeat in the Stoiximan Super League playoffs.
The decision to part ways was made after a meeting between Almeyda and AEK’s administrative leader, Marios Iliopoulos. It brings an end to Almeyda’s three-year tenure at the club, a period that began with high hopes and notable success.
Almeyda’s debut season on the AEK bench was a triumph, as he led the club to a historic domestic double in 2023—the Greek Super League title and the Greek Cup—while also overseeing AEK’s return to its new home, the OPAP Arena. Last season, AEK remained a strong contender for the league title until the final matchday, but the 2024–25 campaign proved far more turbulent.
The first major setback came last summer, when AEK was eliminated from European competition by Armenian side Noah in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League.
The season continued with inconsistent performances, culminating in a crushing 6-0 defeat to Olympiacos in the first leg of the Betsson Greek Cup semi-final. This followed an earlier 4-1 loss to the same side in the league at Faliro, further compounding pressure on the Argentine manager.
In announcing the end of Almeyda’s tenure, AEK FC issued an official statement and thanked Almeyda for everything he achieved.
With Almeyda now departing, AEK Athens will begin the search for a new head coach to guide the club into a new era.
