Terim's arrival makes waves in the Greek press! 'New Year's surprise'

Fatih Terim's agreement with Panathinaikos, one of the historic clubs of the Greek Super League, has become one of the most talked-about topics in the sports community.

The Greek press has dedicated extensive coverage to Terim, who had not managed a team since January 10, 2022, before reaching this deal with Panathinaikos. Newspapers in Greece met the replacement of current head coach Ivan Jovanovic with Fatih Terim with surprise.

Fatih Terim, who last served at Galatasaray and left his post on January 20, 2022, had not been managing any team for some time. The experienced coach has now reached an agreement with Greek Super League side Panathinaikos.

While Panathinaikos has officially announced the deal, Terim is expected to travel to Athens shortly to sign the official contract.

The country's leading newspapers have given extensive coverage to the fact that Fatih Terim will take charge of Panathinaikos.

Here are the highlights:

THERE WERE DIFFERENCES OF OPINION

Kathimerini: "Despite Panathinaikos' losses to Rennes, Aris, Atromitos, and Maccabi Haifa, there was nothing on the horizon serious enough to necessitate a coaching change. It has been learned that there were differences of opinion between the club and Jovanovic regarding certain issues and situations."

"LIKE A STORM"

Ta Nea: "A development like a storm at Panathinaikos: Jovanovic is gone, Fatih Terim has taken over immediately!"

"TOOK OVER"

EFSYN: "Fatih Terim has taken over Panathinaikos!"

"NEW YEAR'S SURPRISE"

ERT: "A New Year's surprise on the Panathinaikos bench: Legendary Turkish coach Fatih Terim will come to Athens to take over from Ivan Jovanovic!"