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Thelades Responds to Unemployment Rumors – Satsias Congratulates Despite Defeat

Published January 12, 2026, 20:11

Albert Thelades, the new coach of Paphos, made his first statements after his team's victory over Omonia Aradippou. He expressed his happiness with the welcome he received and emphasized that his last coaching position was at Valencia, after which he moved to America for family reasons. During his stay in the US, he dedicated himself to studies, learning English, and studying coaching, denying rumors of unemployment. He considered Paphos' offer a great opportunity and stated he was ready to return to coaching. He praised the work of his predecessor, Karsedo, and expressed hope to continue the team's successful course. He also emphasized the importance of support from the fans, hoping to see the stadium full. He admitted that the weather conditions affected the game but expressed his satisfaction with the victory and acknowledged the difficulty of every match. From Omonia Aradippou's side, Marinos Satsias congratulated Paphos on their victory, acknowledging that his team faced a difficult task, especially with the change of coach. He expressed his pride in his players' performance, emphasizing that they played excellently in the second half and had opportunities to score, but failed to capitalize on them. Satsias stated that he is very proud of his team and their effort, and emphasized that Omonia Aradippou continues its journey with concentration and the goal of winning three points in the next game, which is important and will be held on Monday.