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Russian Reports Link Panathinaikos, Torino to Defender Nathan Gassama
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Russian Reports Link Panathinaikos, Torino to Defender Nathan Gassama

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russian reports link Panathinaikos and Torino to 25-year-old defender Nathan Gassama.
  • Both clubs have reportedly made offers to Gassama's current team, Baltika, but they were rejected.
  • Baltika values Gassama at 5 million euros, significantly higher than his market value.

Russian media reports suggest that Greek club Panathinaikos and Italian side Torino are interested in signing 25-year-old left-footed defender Nathan Gassama. Gassama currently plays for Russian club Baltika.

According to the reports, both Panathinaikos and Torino have submitted offers to Baltika for the Malian international defender. However, Baltika has reportedly rejected these proposals, deeming them insufficient and below their financial expectations.

Baltika has placed a valuation of 5 million euros on Gassama, a figure considerably higher than his market value of 1.5 million euros as listed on Transfermarkt. Gassama has a contract with Baltika until June 2028 and had a productive season in the Russian Premier League, featuring in 39 matches and providing three assists.

In addition to club interest, Gassama has recently been called up to the Malian national team. He has earned six caps since November 2025 and participated in the Africa Cup of Nations. The defender's performances have attracted attention from multiple European clubs.

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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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