Abde Raihani has completed a permanent move from Sevilla Atlético to Greek side PAOK Thessaloniki, sealing a switch that takes the Morocco- and Spain-eligible centre-forward out of Spanish football and into Super League 1. The transfer is registered as a standard deal, with the agreed move taking effect from 2026-02-03. Contract details, including the expiry date of his agreement in Thessaloniki, have not been disclosed, leaving open the possibility that the 22-year-old could become a free agent at the end of his current stint with PAOK depending on the length of the deal.
The move ends Raihani’s short spell at Sevilla Atlético, who he joined from Atlético Madrileño ahead of the 25/26 campaign. His current market value stands at €200k, a figure last updated during his time with Sevilla’s reserve side. The transfer is officially completed, though financial terms remain undisclosed and are listed as an unspecified fee, underlining that both clubs have chosen not to make the numbers public.
For PAOK, the signing brings in a tall, right-footed centre-forward, listed at 1.87m, who has come through a well-regarded developmental pathway in Spain. Born in Barcelona on 03 February 2004, Raihani has been shaped by multiple youth systems, beginning at UE Sant Andreu Youth before moving to CF Damm Youth and then CF Damm U19. From there he progressed into Atlético Madrid’s academy, stepping up from Atlético Madrid U18 to Atlético Madrid U19 and then Atlético Madrileño, before earning his move to Sevilla Atlético and now taking the next step abroad with PAOK.
Raihani’s club journey has been defined by steady promotion through competitive Spanish youth and reserve leagues, including spells in structures feeding into the Primera Federación. His last market value entries show a gradual adjustment from €300k at Atlético Madrileño down to €200k by mid-2025 and the end of that year at Sevilla Atlético, reflecting the normal reassessment that comes with transitioning from youth to senior environments. Despite that decrease, PAOK have opted to invest in his development years, banking on his physical profile and training in Spain’s technically demanding system.
The switch also represents a significant move geographically and culturally. Instead of continuing in Spain, the country of his birth and one of his nationalities, Raihani will now operate in Greece’s top flight, Super League 1, with PAOK. The transfer formalises his first professional experience outside Spain and situates him in a league where his dual Morocco–Spain background and Spanish academy schooling could offer a different attacking dimension.
Raihani’s versatility within the attacking line is not listed beyond his primary role as a centre-forward, but his consistent deployment in that role suggests PAOK see him as a central reference point rather than a wide option. While detailed appearance and goal statistics for the current season are not provided, his uninterrupted progression between youth and B-team levels at major Spanish clubs indicates that he has been regarded as a reliable performer capable of handling competitive minutes in development leagues.
His national-team status is still open at senior level, with nationalities recorded as Morocco and Spain. That dual eligibility adds a layer of long-term intrigue: a successful spell in the Greek Super League 1 could draw attention not only from larger clubs but also from the federations of both countries, especially if he establishes himself as a regular scorer for PAOK.
With no confirmed end date on his PAOK contract and no indication of a buyout clause in the available data, the future remains flexible. Should his value rise again in Thessaloniki, he could become a candidate for another move, or if his contract proves short, the possibility of free agency at its conclusion would give him leverage in choosing his next destination. For now, the confirmed transfer to PAOK marks a pivotal step in Raihani’s career, taking him out of the familiar structures of Spanish football and into a new competitive environment in Greece, where his performances will determine whether this move becomes a launchpad to a higher level or a staging post on a longer European journey.
