Former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez, has been appointed as the head coach of Greek club giants Panathinaikos, Afrosport reports. The 65-year-old Spaniard replaces Christos Kontis, who was dismissed after Thursday's night's 3-1 Europa League defeat away at Feyenoord. According to reports in Greece, Benitez had signed a two-year contract with Panathinaikos, with the option of a further year worth €4 million per season, making him the...
Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers was on target as Panathinaikos played out a 1-1 draw with rivals Olympiacos in the Athens Derby in the Greek Super League on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The 30-year-old opened his account for the Greens, since completing his Deadline Day transfer from Scottish Premiership heavyweights Rangers, in the 1-0 Greek Cup first round win over Athens Kallithea in midweek. He got his...
Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers has joined Greek Super League giants Panathinaikos on a three-year deal from Scottish Premiership side Rangers, Afrosport reports. The 30-year-old joined the Glasgow giants from Italian Serie A side Cremonese in 2023 and had a prolific stint at the Ibrox Stadium with 52 goals and 17 assists in 116 competitive outings. He won the Scottish Cup at the end of his...
France forward Anthony Martial, has joined Greek Super League side AEK Athens on a free transfer until 2027, Afrosport reports. The club made the official announcement via their social media page on Wednesday. The former Manchester United player, made history as the club's highest-paid player after he agreed to a three-year deal worth €3.5 million (£2.9 million) per season. The 28-year-old was part of the players...
Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong has bid farewell to fans and management of Greek side PAOK Thessaloniki after a one-year stint with the club, Afrosport reports. The 30-year-old centre back wrote on his X handle: “Dear PAOK, after an amazing year and season in Thessaloniki, want to thank everyone for the opportunity to share and be part of those moments with you. "I want to thank...
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