Anass Salah-Eddine arrives in Athens to complete loan move to Panathinaikos from Roma

Arrival in the Greek capital

Moroccan international left-back Anass Salah-Eddine arrived in Greece late on Saturday night, 12 September 2026, to finalise his transfer to Panathinaikos. The 24-year-old defender touched down in Athens after travelling from Italy to complete the remaining procedural and contractual steps of his move. His arrival followed direct discussions between the management of Panathinaikos and Italian club Roma, alongside negotiations with the player's representatives. Both sides established a verbal agreement covering the loan framework, allowing the Moroccan full-back to travel to Athens ahead of the weekend league fixtures. Panathinaikos officials met the defender upon his arrival to prepare him for the formal medical and administrative timetable scheduled across the coming days. The player is expected to finalise the agreement without delay to begin his stint in Greek football.

Structure of the Roma agreement

The transfer agreement between Panathinaikos and Roma brings Salah-Eddine to the Athens club on an initial season-long loan arrangement. While the exact financial figures and loan fees involved in the transaction have not been publicly disclosed, the deal includes a purchase option for the summer of 2027. This buy clause is non-mandatory, ensuring that Panathinaikos holds total discretion over whether to complete a permanent transfer at the end of the loan term. In the event that the Greek club decides to exercise the option next summer, a four-year contract between Panathinaikos and the Moroccan full-back is already agreed in advance. This structure gives the Athens team control over the defender's sporting future without imposing an automatic financial purchase obligation on the Greek side.

Medical testing and stadium visit

The Moroccan full-back is scheduled to begin his formal intake process on Sunday morning, 13 September 2026, by undergoing mandatory medical tests. Provided that the physical evaluations reveal no unexpected issues, Salah-Eddine will immediately sign his formal contract with Panathinaikos. Following the contract signing, the 24-year-old defender is slated to travel to the Olympic Stadium of Athens (OAKA) later on Sunday. At the stadium, he will watch his new club take on Panetolikos in person during matchday 4 of the Stoiximan Super League. The visit allows the incoming left-back to observe the team live from the stands before taking part in team training sessions.

Timeline for official presentation

Formal public announcements regarding the completed transfer are scheduled to be released once the medical evaluations and signed contracts are fully processed. Panathinaikos plans to issue its official confirmation of the loan agreement by Monday, 14 September 2026, at the latest. The signing provides Panathinaikos with an international option at left-back as their domestic league campaign gathers pace. Following the completion of all registration paperwork with the football authorities, Salah-Eddine will formally integrate into the squad for the remainder of the 2026–2027 season. The club will then register the Moroccan defender for upcoming domestic competitions.