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PAOK signs Cedi Osman from Panathinaikos in €9 million, €2 million buyout deal
PAOK announced the acquisition of Turkish forward Cedi Osman from Panathinaikos. The three‑year contract is valued at €9 million in total salary, while PAOK will pay Panathinaikos a €2 million buy‑out to release the player. The move is described by local and foreign media as a “blockbuster” and a “bomb” in Greek basketball, signalling PAOK’s ambition to build a EuroLeague‑capable roster and target the EuroCup final. The club has also indicated interest in further signings such as Greek guard Vasilis Toliopoulos, underscoring a broader strategy to strengthen the team for domestic and European competition.