Cedi Osman, who left Pana, has surprised everyone with his new destination! Neither Fenerbahçe nor Anadolu Efes...
Cedi Osman, one of the leading figures in Turkish basketball, is preparing to end his stint with Panathinaikos. It has been reported that the national team star has reached an agreement with PAOK on a three-year contract worth 9 million euros, and that the Thessaloniki-based team will pay Panathinaikos a 2 million euro transfer fee.
It has been reported that Turkish national basketball player Cedi Osman is set to turn a new page in his career. According to a report by Eurohoops, Panathinaikos has accepted PAOK’s transfer offer. The transfer is expected to be officially announced shortly.
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The report states that the 31-year-old basketball player has reached an agreement with PAOK on a three-year contract. It was noted that Cedi Osman will earn a total of 9 million euros during this period, while PAOK will pay Panathinaikos a 2 million euro buyout fee for the transfer.
HE RETURNED TO EUROPE FROM THE NBA
Cedi Osman, who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the San Antonio Spurs during his NBA career, returned to Europe in 2024 and transferred to Panathinaikos. During his time with the Greek club, the veteran player became one of the team’s key contributors thanks to his energy, defense, and scoring.
Cedi Osman’s potential departure is seen as part of the major roster shakeup taking place at Panathinaikos. The Greens, who have begun rebuilding for the new season under Zeljko Obradovic, have added notable names such as Isaac Bonga, Guerschon Yabusele, Brancou Badio, and Moustapha Fall to their roster.
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PAOK IS BUILDING A COMPETITIVE ROSTER
PAOK, meanwhile, aims to build a strong team for the upcoming season. Under head coach Andrea Trinchieri, the Greek team is undergoing a rebuild and continues its efforts to assemble a roster capable of challenging for the top spots in the BKT EuroCup.
If the Cedi Osman transfer is finalized, the national team player will become one of the key stars of the PAOK project. Cedi, who is expected to be one of the team’s leaders thanks to his experience and versatile play, is expected to be officially announced to the public shortly.
