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Sotiris Kontouris Transfer from Panaitolikos to Panathinaikos
Panetolikos announced the transfer of Sotiris Kontouris to Panathinaikos, expressing pride in his career and wishing him success in his next step. Kontouris was part of the youth sections of Panetolikos, including the K15, K17, and K19 teams, signed his first professional contract in the summer of 2023, and became established in the Super League. The club's statement said that they say goodbye with great pleasure to Sotiris Kontouris, whose transfer to Panathinaikos closes a seven-year cycle full of effort, dreams, and successes with the colors of Panetolikos.
Sotiris Kontouris described his transfer to Panathinaikos as a sudden and rapid development, stating that everything happened very quickly from the moment contacts began.
Panathinaikos announced that it has acquired Sotiris Kontouris from Panetolikos. The midfielder, who is 20 years old, signed a contract for 3.5 years. Kontouris's professional debut was with Panetolikos in August 2024, and he played in 30 games, during which he scored one goal.
According to Gazzetta.gr, Sotiris Kontouris completed his move to Panathinaikos on Sunday (28/12), becoming the club's third addition ahead of the winter transfer window.
According to Sport FM, Sotiris Kontouris is expected in Athens to complete his transfer from Panetolikos to Panathinaikos and to undergo medical examinations. The purchase of Kontouris will cost between 600 and 700 thousand euros. He is expected to sign until 2030 and will be immediately available to Rafa Benitez, and he will become eligible to play from the first match of 2026.
Giannis Petrakis stated that he promoted Sotiris Kontouris to the first team of Panetolikos and established him there. Petrakis described Kontouris as a player with many positive attributes and much room for development, and revealed that he spoke with Kontouris about the transfer to Panathinaikos. Petrakis expressed his belief that the 20-year-old midfielder can succeed at Panathinaikos.
According to Gazzetta.gr, Sotiris Kontouris was transferred from Panetolikos to Panathinaikos.
Sotiris Kontouris will continue his career at Panathinaikos, as the club quickly reached an agreement with Panetolikos for his acquisition. Due to his impressive performances for Panetolikos this season, Kontouris had attracted the attention of the Big-4 teams of the Greek championship.
Sotiris Kontouris is expected to join Panathinaikos, as the club has reached an agreement with Panetolikos for the acquisition of the 20-year-old midfielder. Kontouris is expected to undergo medical examinations on Monday (29/12) and will then complete his transfer to Panathinaikos.
Gazzetta.gr reported that Panathinaikos denied reports of being in contact with Panetolikos to acquire the 20-year-old midfielder Sotiris Kontouris.
As part of a new club philosophy to strengthen its Greek core following the arrival of manager Rafa Benitez, Panathinaikos has targeted 20-year-old Greek Panetolikos midfielder Sotiris Kontouris. Lambros Balafas stated on the show BIG 4 by Betsson that Benitez is set to scout the player. The club has been aware of Kontouris for some time, and he is also attracting interest from other major Greek clubs. This evaluation is so the manager can form his own complete opinion before the club potentially enters the final stages of an acquisition. According to Balafas, Panathinaikos has already declared its interest, is monitoring Kontouris, and is ready to discuss a potential transfer if Benitez gives his approval. Kontouris joined Panetolikos in August 2023 and has a contract until June 2027. His current market value is €200k, according to Transfermarkt. The Greece U21 international has made 5 appearances and scored 1 goal in the Super League 1 this season.
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