Van Drongelen is yours, Alafouzos paid up
Rick van Drongelen is a Panathinaikos player. The club sealed the deal for the centre-back after owner Giannis Alafouzos made a financial stretch to get it over the line (1). This was the top defensive target, and it is done.
Goulis on the wider transfer picture
Reporter Kostas Goulis broke down all the ongoing business in a video piece, touching on what the Van Drongelen deal means and where else the club is looking (2). The squad is taking shape for 2026–27.
Fan-reaktioner
The mood on r/Panathinaikos was tense before the news broke, with fans refreshing for any concrete update on Van Drongelen. One thread captured it best, the title translating to "Waiting for developments on Van Drongelen." See the discussion here.
