Hamza Mendyl: Volos NFC complete free transfer for Morocco–Côte d’Ivoire left-back from Aris Saloniki

Volos NFC have completed the signing of left-back Hamza Mendyl from Super League 1 rivals Aris Saloniki on a free transfer, with the Morocco–Côte d’Ivoire defender joining the Magnesia club on a deal running from 2026-07-02 to 2027-06-30.

The move keeps the 28-year-old in Greece’s top flight and sees Volos secure a defender currently valued at 800k, without paying a fee. Mendyl, who is left-footed and primarily operates at left-back, arrives as a full international-profile player, having been born in Casablanca and holding dual nationality with Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire.

Both clubs compete in the Super League 1, meaning the transfer not only strengthens Volos but also directly reshapes the defensive options of a domestic rival. The deal confirms Mendyl’s status as a Volos NFC player, with his new club listed as his current team and national-team affiliation in the latest registrations, underlining that all formalities have been completed.

Mendyl’s switch follows his spell at Aris Saloniki, where he featured in Greece’s top division. While detailed appearance and goal statistics for his time at Aris and previous seasons are not listed in the available data, his sustained presence in Super League 1 and continued market valuation at 800k underline his standing as an experienced top-flight defender.

At 1.79m, Mendyl offers mobility and balance down the flank, with his natural left foot giving Volos greater tactical flexibility on the defensive line and in wide build-up phases. His age profile at 28 places him in what is typically viewed as a full-back’s prime years, combining experience with physical peak.

The transfer is also significant from an international perspective. Rather than returning to play in Morocco or Côte d’Ivoire, Mendyl has committed his immediate future to remaining abroad in Greece, continuing a career path that keeps him in European football and under the spotlight of Super League 1 competition.

Off the pitch, Mendyl maintains an active presence on social media, with official accounts on Twitter and Instagram, reflecting the profile of a modern professional whose career is followed closely by fans in both of his home countries as well as in Greece.

With his contract in place from 2026-07-02 to 2027-06-30, Volos NFC have secured a proven Super League 1 defender on a free transfer. For Mendyl, the move offers a fresh platform to consolidate his reputation and potentially enhance his market value, as he embarks on a new chapter on the left side of Volos’ back line.