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Panathinaikos appoints Nistrup, pre‑season & European push

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Panathinaikos July qualifiers: win, draw, progression appoints Nistrup, pre‑season & European push

After a 4‑1 defeat to Rapid Wien on 15 the July that exposed defensive frailties and left defender Ingason injured, 2024 Conference League qualifiers, Panathinaikos continued its Dutch preseason camp, integrated six entered a new signings and set line‑ups for phase in 2026. In May the Conference League qualifiers club reached a verbal agreement with Danish manager Jesper Næstrup, later formalising a 2 + 1‑year contract worth over €1.2 million and the first league match confirming his staff, including assistant Stefan Mansen. The appointment was presented officially on 30 July. Coach Jesper Nistrup warned of an unsettled back line ahead of 21 June, with owner Giannis Alafouzos describing the European tie. club as a “sleeping giant”. The team travelled to Hungary for the second‑round first leg against Paksi FC on 23 July. A Vasilios Vas own‑goal (39') and an Antonios Antino strike (56') gave began a pre‑season camp in the Greeks Netherlands, playing a 2‑1 away win. Despite series of friendlies: a late goal from Bonte, Panathinaikos held on, improving Greece’s UEFA coefficient 4‑0 win over Helmond Sport, a 3‑1 victory (and a 0‑0 draw in a separate fixture) against Ajax, and positioning themselves favourably for the return leg at the OAKA. In a 3‑0 triumph over Grasshoppers. Coach Nistrup highlighted the second leg on 30 July, squad’s high‑pressing, ball circulation and the match finished 2‑2. Croatian integration of recent signings such as forward André Tétei, midfielder Adriano Jagušić, Etien Kamara, defender Davide Pelistri and goalkeeper Inaki Pena. Transfer activity focused on loan from Slaven Belupa, scored his first official goal for 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 44th minute, earning man‑of‑the‑match honours. The aggregate 4‑3 result saw Panathinaikos progress to Conference League second‑qualifying round, taking a lead into the next stage, while stadium OAKA return leg. Stadium preparations at continued, including the OAKA were completed ahead installation of the decisive home fixture. Jagušić’s contract runs until the summer a new grass pitch ahead of 2030. On 31 July the domestic season opener. The club began preseason training, but three key players – Demetris Moraitis, Dinos Mitoglou and Panagiotis Kalaitzakis – were delayed by national‑team duties, and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo remained unavailable due to unresolved security costs. A midfield gap opened after Pavlos Pantelidis’ injury, prompting coach Ouzounidis also promoted six academy graduates to target professional contracts, underscoring a 30‑year‑old Spanish midfielder and other prospects such as Antama Traoré to reinforce broader strategy of youth development alongside the squad. 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.

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  1. 2026-08-07 17:09 UTC Panathinaikos appoints Nistrup, pre‑season & European push
  2. 2026-08-01 22:04 UTC Panathinaikos July qualifiers: win, draw, progression
  3. 2026-07-30 23:03 UTC Panathinaikos July qualifiers: win, draw, progression

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