In February 2015, shortly before the crucial match against Olympiacos for the Greek Cup, Bakakis stated that "We must be determined, passionate and concentrated.

[8] On 10 November 2019, the 28-year-old Greek international scored only the third goal of his AEK career, and his first strike in four-and-a-half years when he let fly from the edge of the box with a powerful shot which left Sokratis Dioudis no chance, in a devastating 3–2 away loss against Panathinaikos.

[9] On 31 March 2021, AEK will be deprived of the services of Michalis Bakakis, as the Greek back was injured in a national match against Georgia, as it confirmed the assessment that the tendon in his right leg has been affected.

[11] On 29 July 2021, the match that AEK excluded from the UEFA Conference League, was probably the last appearance until today of Michalis Bakakis with the jersey of the club.

With Vladan Milojević, was almost excluded, but since the arrival of new coach Argirios Giannikis, the international defender has been informed that he is no longer considered as a member of the club, and that he can look for the next stage of his career.