Nikolas Panayiotou has signed a three-year deal with FC Utrecht, with an option for an extra season, as reported by VoetbalPrimeur earlier this week. The 26-year-old Cypriot defender comes from Omonia Nicosia, where he played 180 games for the first team. Panayiotou was also active in the Champions League and Europa League this season and has 22 international games for Cyprus under his belt. He was a two-time champion of Cyprus with Omonia Nicosia.
FC Utrecht's new signing has expressed his commitment to the club, stating that he will give everything on the pitch and try to read the game. The defender's arrival is a boost to the team's defensive line, which has struggled this season, conceding 15 goals in four competitive matches. The club has been actively seeking defensive reinforcements, and Panayiotou's signing is a significant step in that direction.