Van Drongelen signs, focus shifts to Paks
Rick van Drongelen is a Panathinaikos player. Samsunspor confirmed the Dutch centre-back's departure with an official farewell message on Monday (2). Your club had been tracking him for weeks, and the deal is now done.
The scouting report on him paints a clear picture: a left-footed centre-back who fits coach Nistruoy's system. He reads the game well, steps into midfield when needed, and gives you balance at the back (5).
Transfers on pause, all eyes on Paks
The market stops here for now. Panathinaikos have put transfer activity on hold after wrapping up the Van Drongelen deal. Full focus turns to your first competitive match against Paks (1).
And the fans are showing up. Tickets for the away leg are nearly sold out already (4).
Osman crosses the divide
Cedi Osman has left Panathinaikos for PAOK. A move that will sting because of where he landed (3). Former PAOK player Kutluay called the transfer "a bit strange" given the rivalry (3).
Fan reactions
The Van Drongelen news landed well. A thread on the Panathinaikos subreddit celebrated the signing with the title "Rick van Drongelen, Panathinaikos player until 2030", signalling optimism about the length of commitment and what he brings to the backline. Read the discussion here
