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Panathinaikos agrees to deal with Francisco on 'legendary' contract
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Panathinaikos agrees to deal with Francisco on 'legendary' contract

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Panathinaikos has agreed to a three-year contract with French point guard Sylvain Francisco, worth 10.7 million euros.
  • Francisco, 28, joins from Zalgiris Kaunas, where he averaged 16.7 points and 6.4 assists in the EuroLeague last season, earning a spot in the league's best five.
  • His signing addresses Panathinaikos' need for a quality point guard and adds speed, playmaking, and scoring ability to the roster.

Panathinaikos has finalized a deal with French point guard Sylvain Francisco, filling their final roster spot for the upcoming season. The 28-year-old will sign a three-year contract in Athens, valued at 10.7 million euros.

Acquiring a high-quality point guard was coach Zeljko Obradovic's last priority. Francisco topped the Serbian coach's list, though Nigel Williams-Goss was also considered.

Francisco is coming off an excellent season with Zalgiris Kaunas, averaging 16.7 points and 6.4 assists in the EuroLeague. His performances earned him a place in the league's best five and second place in the MVP voting.

With this move, Panathinaikos adds a guard with speed, playmaking, and scoring ability to their squad. Francisco will also reunite with his French compatriots Mathias Lessort, Guerschon Yabusele, and Moustapha Fall.

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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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