Panathinaikos Nears Deal for Dutch Defender De Vrij

Panathinaikos is close to securing Dutch centre‑back De Vrij, with an oral agreement reported but the contract still awaiting formal signatures. The club is preparing to complete the transfer once the paperwork is finalized, while the player is currently on holiday and not expected to join the squad immediately.

The Greek side has reportedly offered a salary of around €3 million per year. The deal remains in a provisional stage, and officials are waiting for the player to travel to Athens for the signing before the transfer can be confirmed.