# Imran Louza transfer to Panathinaikos

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/imran-louza-transfer-to-panathinaikos
> Updated: 2026-08-28T18:10:51.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 2.

Panathinaikos has completed the signing of Moroccan international midfielder Imran Louza from Watford FC.

Initial reports indicated that the club had reached a verbal agreement for the 27-year-old, who traveled to Athens to undergo medical examinations. The transfer was expected to cost between €7 million and €8 million, with Louza set to sign a three-year contract including an option for a fourth year.

Panathinaikos subsequently officially announced the transfer. Louza, who will wear the number 26 jersey, joins the Greek club following his tenure as Watford captain and previous experience in the French league with Nantes and Lorient. 

Final details of the deal confirm a reported fee of approximately €7 million. The three-year contract includes an option for an additional year, potentially keeping the player at the club until 2029. His annual salary is reported to be around €1 million, supplemented by various performance bonuses. Louza, who has earned 15 caps for Morocco, is expected to strengthen the Panathinaikos midfield.

Following successful medical and ergonomic examinations in Athens, the club confirmed the move for the Nantes-born midfielder. During his tenure in England with Watford, Louza made 141 appearances, contributing 15 goals and 22 assists across the Premier League and Championship.

## Claims

- Panathinaikos FC has officially acquired Moroccan midfielder Imraan Louza. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Louza signed a contract for three years. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The player transferred from the English club Watford. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Louza has made 15 appearances for the Moroccan national team. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The contract includes an option for an additional year, totaling 3+1 years. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The transfer cost is estimated at 7 million euros. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- His annual salary is expected to slightly exceed 1 million euros. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Panathinaikos signs Imran Louza from Watford

Panathinaikos has officially signed Moroccan midfielder Imran Louza from Watford in a deal worth approximately 7 million euros on a three-plus-one-year contract.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panathinaikos-fc-signs-imraan-louza-from-watford

### 2026-08-24: Panathinaikos nears signing of Watford captain Imran Louza

Panathinaikos is finalizing the signing of Watford captain Imran Louza. The Moroccan midfielder is in Athens for medical tests on a deal worth approximately €7-8 million.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panathinaikos-eyes-watford-midfielder-imran-louza

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