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Categories: SPORTS

Panathinaikos appoints Nistrup, pre‑season & European push

Entities: Panathinaikos · Paks FC · Thanós Demetrakópoulos · Pavlos Pantelidis · UEFA Conference League

Overview

After the July 2024 Conference League qualifiers, Panathinaikos entered a new phase in 2026. In May the club reached a verbal agreement with Danish manager Jesper Næstrup, later formalising a 2 + 1‑year contract worth over €1.2 million and confirming his staff, including assistant Stefan Mansen. The appointment was presented officially on 21 June, with owner Giannis Alafouzos describing the club as a “sleeping giant”.

The team began a pre‑season camp in the Netherlands, playing a series of friendlies: a 4‑0 win over Helmond Sport, a 3‑1 victory (and a 0‑0 draw in a separate fixture) against Ajax, and a 3‑0 triumph over Grasshoppers. Coach Nistrup highlighted the squad’s high‑pressing, ball circulation and the integration of recent signings such as forward André Tétei, midfielder Etien Kamara, defender Davide Pelistri and goalkeeper Inaki Pena.

Transfer activity focused on strengthening central midfield, with the club targeting Danish midfielder Matias Jense (Brentford) and Manchester United’s Matej Gensen, while also preparing an offer of more than €6 million for Jense.

In July, Panathinaikos secured a 2‑1 away win over Paksi in the Conference League second‑qualifying round, taking a lead into the OAKA return leg. Stadium preparations continued, including the installation of a new grass pitch ahead of the domestic season opener.

The club also promoted six academy graduates to professional contracts, underscoring a broader strategy of youth development alongside the senior team’s European ambitions.

Overall, the 2026 timeline shows Panathinaikos consolidating a new coaching regime, expanding its squad, and progressing in European competition while modernising facilities and nurturing home‑grown talent.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] Adriano Jagušić scored his first official goal for Panathinaikos. (all articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The goal was scored in the 44th minute of the second leg of the Conference League second‑qualifying round against Paks. (all articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The match ended 2‑2 and Panathinaikos advanced 4‑3 on aggregate. (all articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Jagušić transferred from Slaven Belupo to Panathinaikos for €5.2 million in February. (all articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Adriano Jagušić scored his first official goal for Panathinaikos in the Conference League match against Paks. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The goal was scored in the 44th minute to equalise the match at 1‑1. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Jagušić transferred from Slaven Belupa to Panathinaikos in February for €5.2 million. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Jagušić played 79 minutes in the first-leg match against Paks. (All three articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] His contract with Panathinaikos runs until the summer of 2030. (Article 549513e3-304f-4432-b0d8-414078ae5552)
[○ 1 SOURCE] His market value is estimated at €5 million. (Article 549513e3-304f-4432-b0d8-414078ae5552)
[○ 1 SOURCE] He was named best player of the match by SofaScore with a rating of 8.7/10. (article 3)
[○ 1 SOURCE] He completed 33 of 39 passes and won 8 of 13 duels in the match. (article 3)

Timeline

about 12 hours ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Panathinaikos promotes six academy players to professional contracts
Panathinaikos signed six academy graduates—Athanasákis, Demetrakópoulos, Doukás, Kásimos, Kokkinós and Xydías—to three‑year professional contracts as part of its summer overhaul.
8 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Panathinaikos deals with player absences and eyes midfield signing ahead of pre‑season
Panathinaikos starts pre‑season with three players delayed by national duty, Giannis Antetokounmpo still out, and seeks a midfield signing after Pavlos Pantelidis' injury.
8 days ago

[SPORTS] 11 sources
Adriano Jagušić scores first goal for Panathinaikos in Conference League
Adriano Jagušić scored his first Panathinaikos goal in a 2‑2 draw with Paks, sending the Greek side through 4‑3 on aggregate in the Conference League.
16 days ago

[SPORTS] 36 sources
Panathinaikos Secures 2-1 Win Over Paksi to Lead Conference League Qualification
Panathinaikos beat Paksi 2‑1 in Hungary to lead the Conference League qualifying round, securing an advantage for the home leg at OAKA.
22 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Panathinaikos football academy unveils new organizational chart
Panathinaikos detailed its academy's new structure, marking progress after one year of a development plan, with U17 champions, 33 tournament entries, and modernized coaching and support.
23 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Panathinaikos coach Nistrop outlines lineup and reacts to 4-1 friendly loss before PAOK clash
Panathinaikos coach Giacomo Nistrop reviews lineup options and cites a 4-1 friendly loss to Rapid Wien as a lesson ahead of the PAOK European tie, noting injury concerns and a clear plan for the squad.
25 days ago

[SPORTS] 10 sources
Panathinaikos loses 4-1 to Rapid Wien in Vienna friendly
Panathinaikos fell 4-1 to Rapid Wien in a Vienna friendly, exposing defensive weaknesses and seeing defender Ingason injured before upcoming European qualifiers.
26 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Panathinaikos pre‑season under new coach Jacob Nistrop looks promising
Panathinaikos, under new coach Jacob Nistrop, won three pre‑season friendlies (4‑0, 3‑1, 3‑0), scored ten goals, and added six new signings as it readies for Conference League qualifiers.
26 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Panathinaikos readies new OAKA turf ahead of season kickoff
Panathinaikos speeds up installation of a new grass pitch at OAKA, targeting readiness for the 30 July league opener versus Paksi and its UEFA Conference League hopes.
27 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Adriano Jagušić nets first goal for Panathinaikos in 3-0 friendly win
Adriano Jagušić scored his first goal for Panathinaikos in a 3‑0 friendly win over Grasshoppers, marking a promising start to his season after a €5 million‑valued transfer from Slaven Belupo.
28 days ago

[SPORTS] 15 sources
Panathinaikos dominate Grasshoppers 3-0 in pre‑season friendly
Panathinaikos beat Grasshoppers 3‑0 in a pre‑season friendly, with goals from Giakousi, Zaruri and Tamborda, sparking optimism for the upcoming Conference League qualifiers.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Ajax Lose 3-1 to Panathinaikos in First Friendly Under New Coach Míchel
Ajax fell 3‑1 to Panathinaikos in their first friendly under new coach Míchel, with a delayed kickoff due to fan flares and missing players Mika Godts and Caio Henrique.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Panathinaikos coach Nistrup satisfied despite 1-3 friendly loss to Ajax
Coach Jozek Nistrup said Panathinaikos' 1‑3 friendly loss to Ajax had overall positive take‑aways, praised several players, noted Kalambri’s stomach pain, and urged better ball control.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Panathinaikos defeats Ajax 3-1 in friendly on Dutch training camp
Panathinaikos beat Ajax 3-1 in a friendly at Ermel, Netherlands, with goals from Τσάπρα, Ινγκασον, Γιάγκουσιτς and Ταμπόρδα, and Rastonder debuting as a substitute.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Panathinaikos beats Ajax 3-1 in Dutch pre‑season friendly
Panathinaikos defeated Ajax 3-1 in a Dutch pre‑season friendly, with goals from Tetei, Zaruari and Tamborda; Ajax’s consolation came from Conantou’s header.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Panathinaikos beats Ajax 3-1 in dominant friendly
Panathinaikos defeated Ajax 3-1 in a friendly in the Netherlands, with goals from Tette, Zarouris and Tamborda, showcasing coach Jacques Nistrup’s tactics.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
Panathinaikos defeats Ajax 3-1 in preseason friendly in Netherlands
Panathinaikos beat Ajax 3-1 in a Dutch preseason friendly, with goals from Teté, Zaruiri and Tamporda; Ajax’s goal came from Konantou. The win boosts confidence ahead of upcoming matches and Conference League.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
PAOK 4-0 Vesterlo and Panathinaikos 3-1 Ajax in Dutch pre‑season friendlies
PAOK beat Vesterlo 4‑0, with Manti Kamara scoring twice, while Panathinaikos defeated Ajax 3‑1 in Dutch pre‑season friendlies.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 8 sources
Panathinaikos beats Ajax 3-1 in Dutch friendly, coach Nistreup satisfied
Panathinaikos beat Ajax 3‑1 in a Dutch friendly; coach Nistreup praised the performance but noted areas to improve.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Panathinaikos and Ajax draw 0-0 in friendly in the Netherlands
Panathinaikos played a 0‑0 pre‑season friendly against Ajax in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, the final warm‑up before returning to Athens.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Ajax to debut coach Míchel in pre‑season friendly against Panathinaikos
Ajax will face Panathinaikos on 4 July in Ermelo, marking head coach Míchel’s first match; the friendly streams live via Ajax’s official platforms.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
Panathinaikos beats Ajax 3-1 in friendly match in the Netherlands
Panathinaikos won 3-1 over Ajax in a pre‑season friendly in the Netherlands, with goals from Teté, Zaruri and Taborda; Ajax’s lone goal came from Konanou.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Panathinaikos defeats Helmond Sport 4‑0 in friendly
Panathinaikos beat Helmond Sport 4‑0 in a friendly, with the coach lauding the performance and new signings, fans demanding a title, and midfielder Binieris pledging to play any position.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 8 sources
Panathinaikos beats Helmond Sport 4‑0 in Dutch pre‑season friendly
Panathinaikos opened its pre‑season with a 4‑0 win over Helmond Sport in the Netherlands, under new coach Jesper Nistrop, ahead of upcoming friendlies and a Conference League tie.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Panathinaikos coach Nistrup praises 4‑0 friendly win and training progress
Panathinaikos beat Helmond Sport 4‑0 in the Netherlands; coach Nistrup praised the performance, set‑piece work and recent signings while outlining training focus on pressing and tactics.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Panathinaikos young fans attend training session in Amsterdam
Three Greek fans aged 8‑12 visited Panathinaikos' Amsterdam training, wore club shirts, watched the session and took photos with players.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Panathinaikos trains in the Netherlands and plans striker Desser's return
Panathinaikos holds a pre‑season camp in the Netherlands, preparing for Conference League friendlies and overseeing striker Cyril Desser's gradual rehab for a hoped‑for late‑summer return.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Panathinaikos hires Nistreup, calls club a “sleeping giant”
Carlos Nistreup becomes Panathinaikos coach, calling the club a “sleeping giant” and pledging championship ambitions and new signings.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Panathinaikos appoints Danish coach Jacob Nistreup as head manager
Panathinaikos hired Danish coach Jacob Nistreup, emphasizing his champion experience, hard‑work ethos, and winning mentality, with club officials Alafouzos and Kotzolis praising the move.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 10 sources
Panathinaikos appoints Jacob Nistrup as new head coach
Panathinaikos unveiled Jacob Nistrup as head coach on 21 June, with owner Alafouzos and technical director Kotsolis praising his record. Nistrup pledged to harness pressure, build a winning squad and pursue top
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Panathinaikos dominates summer transfer market with multiple high‑profile signings
Panathinaikos bolstered its squad with André Tétei, Santiago Antino, Etien Kamara and Triantafyllos Tsapra, showcasing financial power and a strategic overhaul ahead of the new season.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Greek football clubs Panathinaikos and AEK preview upcoming season
Panathinaikos starts preseason under coach Jakob Nistrup and eyes new signings, while AEK rides a title‑winning, European‑run season that lifted player values and drives upcoming transfer plans.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Panathinaikos to face Ajax in Netherlands pre‑season friendly
Panathinaikos, led by new coach Giakob Nistrup, trained in Greece before a friendly versus Ajax in the Netherlands on 4 July, the final pre‑season match before returning home.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Jacob Nistrup Begins Coaching Panathinaikos, Holds First Training Session
Jacob Nistrup welcomes Panathinaikos fans and leads his first training, with several internationals absent and the coach emphasizing high‑tempo ball work.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Panathinaikos offers €6 million to Brentford for midfielder Mathias Jansen
Panathinaikos has tabled a €6 million offer to Brentford for Danish midfielder Mathias Jansen, proposing a three‑year deal with salaries above €2 million per year, as negotiations continue.
2 months ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Panathinaikos seeks to sign Manchester United midfielder Gensen
Panathinaikos is preparing a high bid to sign Manchester United midfielder Matej Gensen, amid contract extension talks with United.
2 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Panathinaikos Targets Brentford Midfielder Matias Jense for Transfer
Panathinaikos aim to sign Brentford midfielder Matias Jense, who rejected a longer deal at the English club, as coach Nystrup pushes for the 30‑year‑old to bolster the Greek side’s midfield.
2 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Panathinaikos finalises Jacob Nystrup coaching deal
Panathinaikos is set to sign Danish coach Jacob Nystrup on a 2+1 year deal worth over €1.2 million, with bonuses and a new staff, pending final signatures on 26 May.
3 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Panathinaikos reaches deal with Danish coach Jesper Næstrup
Panathinaikos has agreed in principle to hire Danish coach Jesper Næstrup, pending a contract signing expected this weekend after parting with Rafa Benítez.

Sources

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