Past for him Panionio constitutes o Yannis Sahpatzidis. The 30-year-old center (2.09m), who contributed the most to the team’s promotion to the Elite League, expressed his desire to leave and the cooperation of the two sides was terminated by mutual consent. Sahpatzidis has reportedly attracted the interest of Doxa Lefkada and AO Mykonos.
The announcement:
The Men’s basketball department of PANIONIO G.S.S. announces the termination of the collaboration with the athlete Yiannis Sahpatzidis at the request of the athlete who cited personal and family reasons.
After discussions and the relevant financial arrangement, the administration agreed to the athlete’s request.
We thank him for his great contribution to the team during the 2022-2023 season and wish him every success in whatever path he chooses.
Statement by Yannis Sahpatzidis
“Dear fans of Panionio!
After an amazing competitive season, in which we experienced shocking moments together, trying for my part to give my best so that the huge association “PANIONIOS GYMNASTIKOS SYLLOGOS SMYRNIS” takes a step towards the level where it belongs and it is none other than A1, I find myself in the very uncomfortable and unpleasant position of informing you of my desire to withdraw from this effort.
A desire that administrative leaders, but above all amazing people, etc. Mikropoulos and Iliadis, whom PANIONIOS is lucky to have at its “helm”, were fully respected, and I feel the need to thank them from the bottom of my heart for that.
At this point I must note that the managers made every possible effort to, on the one hand, resolve my personal issue which forces me to move outside of Athens, but at the same time to defend the interests of the team. In the end, however, the continuation of our cooperation was not possible.
I may have only stayed in the team for one season but the feelings were so strong that I will keep the memories and this club in my heart forever! I want to believe that in the future our paths will meet again!».
Source: Sport Fm
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