De Vrij nears Panathinaikos move as Zeca joins the bench

De Vrij on a 1+1 deal

Stefan de Vrij is close. Panathinaikos have offered the Dutch centre-back a one-year contract with an option for a second season (1). The club are not stopping there, they are also looking for another central defender, with Palmer-Brown and Touba on the list (1). That is serious depth for a backline that needs it.

Zeca joins the bench

Zeca is back at Panathinaikos, this time as assistant coach. The Portuguese outlet Record confirmed the appointment on Tuesday (2). He knows the club inside out and adds weight to Obradović's staff.

Kyziiridis wanted by all four Greek giants

Hearts forward Kyziiridis has the attention of Greece's big four, Panathinaikos, Olympiakos, PAOK, and AEK are all watching (3). The 25-year-old helped Hearts beat Celtic 3–1 recently (3). Italian clubs are also in the picture (3). That is a crowded race, and nothing is decided yet.

Fan-reaktioner

The reddit crowd is not talking about De Vrij tonight. They are talking about Sortis leaving, an official goodbye posted by the club set the tone link. Sentiment is respectful but heavy, one chapter closes as another opens.

Sources

  • 1. sportime.gr — Παναθηναϊκός: Αυτό είναι το συμβόλαιο του Ντε Φράι!
  • 2. record.pt — Zeca é o novo treinador-adjunto do Panathinaikos e recebe reforço de peso
  • 3. novasports.gr — Στο στόχαστρο των «Big-4» της Ελλάδας ο Κυζιρίδης
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