Obradović Takes Over Panathinaikos: Giannakopoulos Grants Him Full Control, Partizan Player Also Expected

According to available information, Željko Obradović is set to sign a 2+1 year contract, valued at a total of 10.5 million euros.

Panathinaikos' controversial owner, Dimitris Giannakopoulos, known for his volatile temperament and tendency to meddle excessively in his coaches' affairs, has reportedly stepped back, promising Obradović complete autonomy in building and managing the team.

It's already known that Obradović aims to bring Isaak Bonga to PAO, provided the allure of the NBA doesn't draw him to the US. The biggest shock, according to sources from Greece, is that Kendrick Nunn's status is highly uncertain, as Obradović reportedly has a different vision for the point guard position.

According to the Greek portal "Sport24" and information from the show "BIG 4 by Betsson," the most successful coach in history has begun forming his coaching staff. He reportedly extended an invitation to Zoran Savić, with whom he recently collaborated at Partizan, to join him. However, Savić declined the offer due to his emotional ties to PAOK. The former Serbian international stated that out of respect for the Thessaloniki black-and-whites, he does not wish to work for any other Greek club.

In addition to Savić, other names have surfaced in the public sphere as potential additions to Obradović's new project at Panathinaikos. These include club legends and familiar faces to "Greens" fans – Mike Batiste and Vassilis Xanthopoulos, whose roles in the new coaching staff are actively being considered. On the other hand, Christos Serelis is expected to depart Panathinaikos and move to Maroussi.

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