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Cedi Osman transfer to PAOK

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2026-09-14 13:13 UTC → 2026-09-17 20:05 UTC · added removed

Turkish basketball player Cedi Osman signed a three-year contract with PAOK, transferring from Panathinaikos for a buyout fee of approximately two million euros. Osman indicated that while he had one year remaining on his previous contract, negotiations with Turkish clubs Anadolu Efes and Fenerbahçe failed due to high buyout costs. He expressed motivation to join PAOK’s project under coach Andrea Trinchieri, aiming to compete in the EuroCup with the goal of reaching the EuroLeague. Following his arrival, Osman shared his ambitions during PAOK’s media day, stating the team’s primary goal is to win titles. He highlighted the importance of a recent ten-day training camp in Italy for building team chemistry and noted his chemistry, noting a strong performance in friendly matches. matches, including an 89-77 victory over Olimpia Milano where he was the top scorer. Osman also expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming Pavlos Giannakopoulos tournament tournament, noting his desire to return to the OAKA arena to compete against EuroLeague teams like Panathinaikos and Partizan. He praised the opportunity teammate Nick Calathes, describing it as a “luxury” to play alongside teammate Nick Calathes. him. In an interview with Eurohoops, Osman clarified his departure from Panathinaikos, explaining that while he expected renewal discussions, both parties felt the club was moving in a different direction. He characterized the split as a “business matter” resulting from a lack of summer communication, but emphasized there is no ill will toward management or Dimitris Giannakopoulos. He reiterated that his move to PAOK was driven by the vision of coach Trinchieri and official Telis Mystakidis, seeking a more significant role to help the club return to the EuroLeague.

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  1. 2026-09-17 20:05 UTC Cedi Osman transfer to PAOK
  2. 2026-09-14 13:13 UTC Cedi Osman transfer to PAOK

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