Panathinaikos considers the potential return of Vasilis Zagaritis

Vasilis Zagaritis, a 23-year-old left-back currently playing for SC Heerenveen, is reportedly on the transfer list for Panathinaikos for the upcoming summer window. Born on May 4, 2001, in Thebes, Zagaritis previously played for the Panathinaikos youth system from 2015 to 2019 before joining the senior team. In January 2021, he transferred to Parma for 380,000 euros, a move that reportedly caused friction between Panathinaikos management and his former agent. Zagaritis later moved to Almere City and subsequently to SC Heerenveen in the summer of 2024, where he has recorded 31 appearances, 2 goals, and 3 assists with approximately 2,561 minutes of playtime this season. His current market value is estimated at 2 million euros. Panathinaikos, along with other major Greek clubs like Olympiacos and AEK, is seeking a left-back, with Zagaritis being considered a valuable 'homegrown' player for UEFA registration lists. While he is primarily a left-back, reports suggest he may also be evaluated for a central defender role.