His acquisition Nikola Papagelopoulou his volleyball team announced Panathinaikou. The 34-year-old center left Olympiakos and signed for the “greens”, to whom he returned after 15 years.
The announcement:
The Panathinaikos Athletic Club announces the start of its cooperation with Nikola Papagelopoulos for the 2023-24 competitive season, for the men’s volleyball division.
In yet another important transfer move, the Association proceeded with the acquisition of the Greek center Nikolas Papagelopoulos.
The 34-year-old (2.04m.) central returns to the “cloverleaf” and with his experience and quality will strengthen the department in achieving domestic and European goals.
In his statement on www.pao1908.com, Nicholas Papagelopoulos said: “After 15 years I am returning to Panathinaikos and I feel particularly honored that I will be a member of a great and traditional force in Greece, having now many and intense experiences all these periods that have intervened so that I can contribute to our effort in Greece and Europe, giving as always the 100% me.
I thank the administration and the coaching staff of Panathinaikos for their trust in me, who with particularly precise moves create a very strong team, proving that they want to return Panathinaikos to the top. I’m also delighted to be working with teammates who I look up to and have celebrated titles together in the past.
I wish a good season with good health to the team and the world of Panathinaikos, who with their support and strength, will contribute to the effort to achieve our goals and celebrate together at the end».
His CV:
2022-23 Olympiacos
2020-22 Finikas ONEX
2018-20 Biogas Volley Nafels
2018 AOP. Kifissia
2017 PAOK
2012-17 AOP. Kifissia
2011-12 Finikas Syros
2009-11 AOP. Kifissia
2008-09 A.E.K.
2007-08 Panathinaikos
2005-07 Hercules
2004-05 Macedonian
2003-04 E.A. Patron
2002-03 A.O. Xylokastro
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