Panathinaikos signs French guard Sylvain Francisko to three‑year deal

Panathinaikos B.C. completed the signing of French shooting guard Sylvain Francisko after he passed the required medical examinations at the Hospital “Ygeia”. The player arrived in Athens on 30 July, visited the Telekom Center Athens and the club’s T‑Center facilities, and was officially announced on 31 July. Francisko signed a three‑year contract worth roughly €11.5 million in total, including a reported €1 million transfer fee paid to his former club. Coach Zeljko Obradovic highlighted the depth the new signing adds to the roster, which already includes players such as Sloukas, Granat, and Banti. Francisko expressed enthusiasm about joining the “green” side and experiencing the atmosphere of the club’s home arena.