The desire of Mavros to play for the great AEK of the time, as well as his unlimited appreciation in the person of Barlos were enough to surpass the inexplicable and obsession of the president of Panionios, Tsolakakis to cancel the transfer.
Mavros's desire to join AEK, fueled by his admiration for Barlos, was strong enough to counter the president of Panionios's determined effort to block the transfer.