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Obradovic nearing Panathinaikos return, reports say
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Obradovic nearing Panathinaikos return, reports say

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Ongoing story
  • Zeljko Obradovic is reportedly close to returning as the head coach of Panathinaikos basketball club.
  • The Serbian coach is in Athens to finalize discussions, with owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos aiming for an official announcement before his birthday.
  • A key condition for the deal, which includes the coach's salary, has reportedly been met.

Zeljko Obradovic is on the verge of returning to Panathinaikos, with the legendary Serbian coach reportedly in Athens to conclude final negotiations. The club's owner, Dimitris Giannakopoulos, is eager to make the agreement official before his birthday on Monday, June 22.

According to a detailed report by SportKlub, negotiations with Obradovic are expected to wrap up this weekend. A source close to Panathinaikos in Athens indicated optimism about the deal's imminent completion. The report also touches upon the coach's salary and a significant condition that has apparently been fulfilled, paving the way for his return.

Obradovic, a highly decorated coach, previously led Panathinaikos to numerous domestic and European titles during his tenure from 1999 to 2012. His potential return has generated considerable excitement among the club's fanbase, who associate his previous success with a golden era for the team.

I believe that the negotiations with Zeljko will be completed this weekend.

— Source close to PanathinaikosIndicating the expected timeline for finalizing Obradovic's return.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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