Closed: the summer 2026 window ended without this move.
Anton Donkor to OFI Crete
Last update: 95 days ago
Status and verdict
Did not happen
Closed rumours are no longer scored: the status is final.
Reports focus on a potential transfer of Anton Donkor from FC Schalke 04 II to the Greek club OFI Crete. The German left-back is currently contracted to Schalke until June 2027.
First reported by GhanaSoccernet
7 articles · 1 independent source
What we know
Reports focus on a potential transfer of Anton Donkor from FC Schalke 04 II to the Greek club OFI Crete. The German left-back is currently contracted to Schalke until June 2027.
The discussions involved a move to the Greek side, with the player's decision being a key factor. The story began on 14 July, when GhanaSoccernet reported that talks had taken place between the clubs, with the final decision resting with Donkor. On 31 July, GhanaSoccernet and sportworldghana reported that the move had collapsed, leaving the player set to remain at Schalke.
On 14 July, GhanaSoccernet noted that the final decision rested with the player, leaving the move conditional on his choice.
Key findings
- First report: 14 Jul 2026, GhanaSoccernet.
- 1 independent source behind it (GhanaSoccernet); 0 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- 4 posts from unidentified accounts, not counted as evidence.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: negotiation.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 95 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GhanaSoccernet 14/07/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | talks have already taken place between the clubs, and the final decision now rests with the player Stage: negotiation | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| GhanaSoccernet 31/07/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Anton Donkor's move to OFI Crete collapses Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Contradicts |
| sportworldghana 31/07/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Anton Donkor's move to OFI Crete fell through, leaving him set to remain at Schalke 04. Stage: interest | No history yet | Contradicts |
| Unverified Instagram post | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | The article states that Anton Donkor's proposed transfer to OFI Crete collapsed 66 days ago. Stage: interest | No history yet | Contradicts |
| Unverified Facebook post 13/07/2026 | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Anton Donkor (28) could move from Schalke to Greek first division club OFI Crete. Stage: interest | No history yet | Unverified account |
| Unverified Facebook post | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Anton Donkor could move to OFI Crete on a free, saving over €800,000 in wages. Fee quoted: on a free Stage: interest | No history yet | Unverified account |
| Unverified Instagram post | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Anton Donkor is currently with Schalke 04 II following a proposed move to Greek side OFI Crete. Stage: interest | No history yet | Unverified account |
Timeline
- 31 Jul 2026 · GhanaSoccernetAnton Donkor's move to OFI Crete collapses
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- 31 Jul 2026 · sportworldghanaAnton Donkor's move to OFI Crete fell through, leaving him set to remain at Schalke 04.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- 14 Jul 2026 · GhanaSoccernettalks have already taken place between the clubs, and the final decision now rests with the player
First-hand report. Stage: negotiation
- 13 Jul 2026 · Unverified Facebook postAnton Donkor (28) could move from Schalke to Greek first division club OFI Crete.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- Date unknown · Unverified Facebook postAnton Donkor could move to OFI Crete on a free, saving over €800,000 in wages.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- Date unknown · Unverified Instagram postThe article states that Anton Donkor's proposed transfer to OFI Crete collapsed 66 days ago.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- Date unknown · Unverified Instagram postAnton Donkor is currently with Schalke 04 II following a proposed move to Greek side OFI Crete.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
Does OFI Crete need him?
Left-Back: the full-backs OFI Crete already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current full-backs (6, 4 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolaos Athanasiou | Left-Back | 25 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Borja González | Right-Back | 30 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Lorenzo Dickmann | Right-Back | 30 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Nikolaos Marinakis | Right-Back | 32 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Pavlos Kenourgiakis | Left-Back | 18 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Fotis Koutsoupias | Right-Back | 20 | 30 Jun 2027 |
Recent signings in this position
- Lorenzo Dickmann (Right-Back)2026/27 · free from SSC Bari
- Fotis Koutsoupias (Right-Back)2026/27 · from OFI Crete U19 · fee undisclosed
- Nikolaos Athanasiou (Left-Back)2025/26 · on loan from Olympiacos Piraeus
- Pavlos Kenourgiakis (Left-Back)2025/26 · from OFI Crete U19 · fee undisclosed
- Ilias Simantirakis (Left-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at PAS Giannina
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 13 Jul 2026
- Latest report
- 31 Jul 2026 (94 days ago)
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2027
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Under a year left: the selling club risks losing him for free next summer, which usually lowers the price.
Also linked with
Player profile
- Full name
- Anton-Leander Donkor
- Age
- 28
- Agent
- EMG Mundial
Photo: Silesia711, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
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