Nantes captain Pedro Chirivella joins Panathinaikos
Chirivella was to enter his final contract year with Nantes. Eventually, he would pursue his career in Greece. 'An exemplary captain, Pedro always wore our colors with pride and determination. A respected leader both on and off the pitch, he left his mark on the history of FC Nantes', added the club in a statement. The Ligue 1 side reportedly agreed on a €2 million transfer fee with Panathinaikos.
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