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Panathinaikos signs Francisco amid French club turmoil

Entities: Villerban · EuroLeague · Sylvain Francisko · Tony Parker · ASVEL Basket

Overview

Sylvain Francisco’s three‑year, €10‑11 million contract with Panathinaikos was sealed on 28 July 2026 after the Greek club paid a €1 million buyout to resolve ASVEL’s budget crisis. The deal, which retains the NBA‑release clause, gives the point guard an annual salary of about €3.5 million.

Francisco arrived at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos airport just after midnight on 30 July 2026, underwent a brief medical examination and is set to formalise his contract shortly. His EuroLeague résumé includes averages of 16.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists over 42 games in the 2025‑26 season, making him a marquee addition for Zeljko Obradović’s roster.

The transfer was prompted by ASVEL’s drastic budget cut, which forced the French club to accept Panathinaikos’ offer of just over €3 million—far below the €5 million originally projected. The signing pushes Panathinaikos’ projected 2026‑27 budget beyond €60 million, the highest financial outlay in the club’s history, and was reportedly driven by Francisco’s strong preference to join the Greek champions.

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Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 27 sources
    Panathinaikos signs French guard Sylvain Francisco from ASVEL

    Panathinaikos paid €1 million to ASVEL for Sylvain Francisco, signing him to a €10.5 million, three‑year contract; the French guard arrived in Athens in late July 2026 amid ASVEL’s financial woes.

  2. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Panathinaikos AKTOR eyes Sylvain Francisko as Villerban faces financial crunch

    Villerban's budget shortfall could force the sale of Sylvain Francisko, with Panathinaikos AKTOR poised to acquire the French guard.

  3. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Panathinaikos monitors French guard Sylvain Françiso after ASVEL budget cut

    Panathinaikos is monitoring French point guard Sylvain Françiso after ASVEL’s budget fell from €59 m to €24 m, raising doubts over his €16 m contract and sparking transfer interest.

  4. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Sylvain Francisco signs three‑year deal with ASVEL, eyes NBA future

    Sylvain Francisco signs a three‑year contract with ASVEL, citing the club’s EuroLeague ambitions, while a July 20 NBA‑exit clause leaves the door open for an NBA move.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Silvain Francisko bids emotional farewell to Zalgiris before joining French club Villerban

    Silvain Francisko thanked Zalgiris fans in an emotional farewell, highlighting a 16.5‑point season, before signing a three‑year, €4 million‑a‑year deal with French club Villerban.

Sources

basketa.gr · basketusa.com · dictionary.in.gr · dimokratianews.gr · enikos.gr · eurohoops.net · flamis.gr · gazzetta.gr · gipedo.politis.com.cy · hellenicshippingnews.com · ieidiseis.gr · iteam.no · kurir.rs · lesinguliersete.fr · lykavitos.gr · maps.in.gr · metrosport.gr · mondo.rs · newsbeast.gr · newspao.gr · niqel.de · novasports.gr · paopantou.gr · politisonline.com · reader.gr · real.gr · sport365.fr · tanea.gr · tech.in.gr · thepressroom.gr · to10.gr · world-today-news.com · www2.iefimerida.gr

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