Panathinaikos targets left‑back Bilal Nendir while gearing up for Grasshoppers friendly

Greek club Panathinaikos is reportedly focusing on signing 22‑year‑old Moroccan left‑back Bilal Nendir, who recently became a free agent after leaving Marseille. According to French sources, the player has attracted interest from clubs in France and Germany, but Panathinaikos is prepared to exceed its usual budget to secure him for the left‑back position.

In parallel, the club has scheduled a pre‑season friendly against Swiss side Grasshoppers on 11 July 2026 at the Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium. The match will be televised on SKAI and serves as a final test before Panathinaikos begins its official European commitments, giving coach Giannis Nystrop a chance to assess squad depth and tactics.