Panathinaikos started the transfer bazaar, formalizing the acquisition of Vassilis Toliopoulos for the next three years.
The 29 -year -old international guard was announced by “Clover” and in his statements to CLUB1908 He talked about this important step in his career, the thoughts he made as soon as he was informed of Panathinaikos’ interest, but also those he aspires to live with the green jersey in the coming years.
In detail what he said:
– What are the first thoughts you make as a member of Panathinaikos Aktor? “I am very happy to be in Panathinaikos. It’s something I really wanted to succeed for a long time. That is, to reach the top level of Euroleague and compete with the top. So when I learned about Panathinaikos’ interest and proposal, I didn’t think much about it. It was something I really wanted to do. “
– What is it that you want to do in the next three years? “Personally, I would like to manage and renow at this level, to help the team achieve its goals and win titles. When you are in Panathinaikos, you know that the only thing that counts is the titles. “
– You’ve gone through all the professional levels of Greece. What have you learned on this route? “All these years, wherever I fought, I knew and thought that in order to succeed, what you have to do is work hard and try everyday. As well as showing complete respect for your club, your coaches and teammates. So if you follow this path, then humbly and with a weapon of hard work you can get better and do it. “
– What is the characteristic you consider to represent and defines you within the court? “Whatever team I played over the years, I gave 1000% of my strengths and abilities. Personally I don’t think about individual viewing or statistics. They don’t count. I am logical that the team and the jersey are important, they come above all. Whoever you ask for me, I think they will tell you about me. “
– From Second France in 2023 to Panathinaikos in 2025. A crazy route, right? “Yes, it’s really a crazy route one would say. If someone was asking me three or four years ago if I would get to the point of giving such an interview as a Panathinaikos player, I might not believe him. But I always worked hard and thought that if you do this daily, then your time would come. It may be a little late, but it will come. So I’m glad I did it and I am now a Panathinaikos player. “
– What has changed and defined you, in your opinion, in recent years? “I think I found the right environment and the context to make it. A team that really trusted me, who gave me the role I was looking for and wanted to have. He was not afraid to do so, to give me responsibilities or obligations inside the court. The only thing that mattered was talent, hard work and everything I could offer to the team. This was the most important factor and that is why I want to thank my former team, Mars. “
– What do you think about the fact that in the most mature part of your career you will work with Ergkin Ataman and coexist with Kostas Sloukas? “Kostas is one of the best players of all time in Greece. His career, his titles, his journey say it all. So I am very happy to work together and I look forward to being in the same locker room. It is certain that I will learn a lot and help me a lot, on and off the field. Now about the coach, what to say? If you look at his resume and his titles, he understands everything. He is an acclaimed coach, with a clear philosophy and a winner mentality. “
– From an opponent to the OAKA to a home team from the new season. How do you feel about getting on the court with this world on your side? “I’m really happy! Looking at the atmosphere created by Panathinaikos’ friends in all home games you realize that it is something you want to live in. It is a time when I have been thinking about it for a long time, since I signed my contract. I look forward to living this experience and this atmosphere. “
Toliopoulos: “I’m looking forward to wearing the Panathinaikos jersey and living the atmosphere of OAKA” ?????
Read his first statements as a Panathinaikos Aktor player at Club 1908 ??
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– Panathinaikos BC (@paobcgr) June 23, 2025
Source: Sport Fm
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