Giorgos Athanasiadis is returning to Heraklis, with the Thessaloniki-based club announcing the signing of the experienced goalkeeper, who is returning to the club where he began his soccer career.

Since then, he has played for Panthrakikos, Asteras Tripolis, AEK, AEK Larnaca, and Aris, while also excelling in the colors of Sheriff Tiraspol, where he was a key member of the team’s historic run in the Champions League group stage.

In its announcement, Heraklis welcomed Athanasiadis with a particularly touching message, writing: “Some stories never end. They simply come full circle to return to where they began. Giorgos, welcome back home.”

The full announcement reads as follows:

“HERAKLES FOURNOI VENETI FC announces the signing of Giorgos Athanasiadis.

Born in Thessaloniki on April 7, 1993, the experienced goalkeeper has an unbreakable bond with HERAKLES, as he joined the club’s youth academy at a young age and wore the jersey bearing the “Demigod” emblem on the chest, taking his first significant steps in his soccer career.

He went on to have a distinguished career in Greek and European soccer, playing for Panthrakikos, Asteras Tripolis, AEK, AEK Larnaca, and Aris, and was a key player in Sheriff Tiraspol’s run in the UEFA Champions League. At the same time, his outstanding performances earned him a spot on the Greek national team, confirming his quality and value at the highest level.

Armed with valuable experience, significant accolades, and appearances in top-tier competitions, he now returns to HERAKLES to bring his quality, personality, and leadership to our team’s new endeavor.

Some stories never end. They simply come full circle to return to where they began.

Giorgos, welcome back home.
Welcome to IRAKLIS!”

*photo source: Iraklis FC