Neestrup chosen to replace Benítez at Panathinaikos

Neestrup is the man to replace Benítez

Panathinaikos has selected Jakob Neestrup as Rafa Benítez's successor, according to reports out of Greece today (1) (2). The Dane is the club's chosen candidate to take over the bench, and the decision comes after what sources describe as a thorough process. Details on contract length and staff are not yet confirmed, but the direction is set — Neestrup is your new head coach.

Fan-reaktioner

The manager news landed on a day when supporters were already fired up about season ticket pricing. A Reddit thread on 2026–27 renewals shows frustration: the cheapest ticket sits at €400, roughly flat year-on-year, but fans note the club could sell far more at OAKA than at Leoforos — and you might not even have European football to show for it. The mood is restless, with the Neestrup appointment arriving as the first real signal of what comes next.

Read the full discussion on Reddit

Sources

  • 1. to10.gr — Γιατί ο Παναθηναϊκός επιλέγει τον Γιάκομπ Νέστρουπ- Ολο το παρασκήνιο
  • 2. athletiko.gr — «Τα στοιχεία που έχει ξεχωρίσει ο Παναθηναϊκός στον Νέστρουπ» (video)

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