Cameroon midfielder Martin Hongla is being linked with a move from Granada CF to Greek side Aris Saloniki, with the probability of a transfer currently rated at 33% according to data compiled by Transfermarkt.
The 27-year-old defensive midfielder, valued at €1.80m, is rumoured to be on the radar of the Super League 1 club as they look to reinforce the spine of their team. While no fee or contract details have been reported and the move remains speculative, the link comes at a time when Granada are operating in Spain’s LaLiga2 and may face decisions over reshaping their squad. With no publicly listed contract expiry date for Hongla at Granada in the data, the possibility of him becoming a free agent in the near future cannot be ruled out, adding another layer of uncertainty around his future.
Hongla, born in Yaoundé on 16 March 1998, has accumulated experience across several European leagues since leaving Nkufo Academy Sports in Cameroon for Recreativo Granada in 2016. Spells with Barcelona’s B team, Karpaty Lviv in Ukraine, Royal Antwerp in Belgium and Hellas Verona in Italy have given him exposure to different tactical demands before his return to Granada from Verona in January 2024.
His market value has fluctuated over the years, peaking at around €5m during his time at Royal Antwerp in 2021 before gradually declining to its current €1.80m figure at Granada in June 2025. That trajectory could make him a relatively affordable option for Aris, who may view his height (1.82m), physical profile and experience as attractive qualities in the holding midfield role.
Should the proposed move materialise, a switch from Spain’s second tier to Greek top-flight football could offer Hongla a fresh platform to stabilise his career, rebuild his value and reassert himself as a consistent presence in European competition.
