Panathinaikos announced that they have agreed a five-year deal with Neoklis Abdalas

A few days before his 16th birthday (his birthday is on February 4), Neoklis Avdalas (16 years, 1.96 meters) signed a five-year contract with Panathinaikos, as the “green” OEM announced.

The young guard/forward, son of former Sporting player Dimitris Abdalas, is considered one of the greatest talents in Greek basketball. On October 18, 2021 he made his debut in the “green” jersey in the game against Ionikos, on December 10, 2021 he became the youngest goalscorer in the history of the EuroLeague in the game against Alba Berlin.

The announcement in detail:

“KAE Panathinaikos OPAP announces its agreement with athlete Neoklis Avdalas for the next five years.

“I’m thrilled that a team has trusted me with the history, kit and requirements of Panathinaikos and given me the opportunity to sign my first professional contract,” described in paobc.gr the young guard and said further: “I’m very happy, but I already feel a strong sense of responsibility because I have to work hard, conquer my place in the team and agree with his people. I feel lucky and at the same time very lucky to be at Panathinaikos and to work with these coaches, teammates and all the people in the team. “My only goal is to improve every day.”