Soualiho Meïté: France–Ivory Coast midfielder leaves PAOK to become free agent

Soualiho Meïté has completed his departure from PAOK and is now officially without a club, with the move registered on 2026-07-01 and his PAOK contract ending on 2026-07-01. The 32-year-old defensive midfielder, who holds both French and Ivorian nationality, leaves the Greek Super League 1 side as a free agent and immediately becomes available on the market.

The transfer sees Meïté move from PAOK, where he was most recently contracted, to the status of “Without Club”, meaning no transfer fee was involved. His last recorded market valuation stands at €1.60m, underlining that, despite his free-agent status, he remains a player of tangible economic and sporting value in the current market.

Born in Paris and standing at 1.87m, Meïté has been deployed primarily as a defensive midfielder, operating in front of the back line and favouring his right foot. His time at PAOK placed him in Greece’s top division, the Super League 1, and this latest development now removes him from any domestic league structure, with his new “club” listed in the “N/A” category and the associated league also marked as “N/A”.

By virtue of becoming a free agent, Meïté is now in a position to negotiate a new contract without a transfer fee, opening the door to interest both in france,cote d’ivoire and abroad. His dual nationality with France and Côte d’Ivoire, combined with his experience in a competitive European league, is likely to appeal to clubs seeking an experienced midfield presence who can protect the defence and provide physicality in central areas.

Meïté’s profile reflects a seasoned professional whose prime responsibility has been screening the back four, breaking up opposition attacks and offering a passing outlet in build-up phases. While currently unattached and without a national-team assignment listed, his market value suggests clubs can view him as a short- to medium-term solution in a key tactical role at the base of midfield.

The move from an established league like the Greek Super League 1 into free agency represents a significant juncture in his career. With no club affiliation as of 2026-07-01, Meïté’s next contract will go a long way to determining whether he re-establishes himself in a top-flight environment or seeks a different pathway, potentially in a new country and new competition structure once a club is secured.