valued at €22.3 million. He appealed to small investors and stated that, although it is unlikely that the entire sum could be covered in a worldwide crisis environment, he felt confident that the expected influx of capital would enable PAOK finally to put its past problems behind and focus on future growth. On 8 October 2009, Zagorakis surprised fans and press alike by announcing his decision to quit the presidency. In a short announcement on the club's official website, he cited that personal problems have led him to this decision. He was rapidly replaced by his close friend Zisis Vryzas. Nevertheless, he kept close contact with his former associates, and also frequently attended the club's home games alongside Vryzas. Zagorakis finally changed his mind and on 20 January he reprised his position as president, with Vryzas stepping down to assume the post of vice-president. In January 2012 Zagorakis resigned as president after the sale of Vieirinha for financial reasons provoked a supporters' protest. Style of play Zagorakis was described by UEFA.com as a "combative, industrious defensive midfielder with a powerful right-foot shot". Personal life Zagorakis was featured on the cover of the Greek edition of FIFA 2001. Political career Zagorakis is looking to kick-off a new career in politics by becoming a Member of the European Parliament (MEP). He was a New Democracy candidate for the European Parliament in the elections of 25 May 2014. He was elected as an MEP and became a member of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats). He was unveiled as one of the party's hopefuls by the Greek Prime Minister, Antonis Samaras. In January 2020, a Committee of Professional Sports (with members placed by Sports Minister Lefteris Avgenakis) proposed the relegation of PAOK FC and Xanthi FC. Zagorakis stated that he could no longer be MEP for New Democracy after this. The party's leader and PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis decided his deletion. Several MP's said that Zagorakis was elected in European Parliament to represent Greece, not PAOK. Career statistics Club International Scores and results list Greece's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Zagorakis goal. Honours Leicester City League Cup: 1999–2000 AEK Athens Greek Cup: 2001–02 Greece UEFA European Championship: 2004 Individual UEFA Euro 2004: Player of the tournament UEFA Euro 2004: Team of the Tournament UEFA Euro 2004 Final: Man of the Match Greek Male Athlete of the Year: 2004 PAOK MVP