Sylvain Francisco has become the latest major addition to Panathinaikos after completing his signing in a matter of hours. The French point guard, coming from Zalgiris Kaunas, expressed his excitement to work with Zeljko Obradovic in the Athenian team.
Panathinaikos has officially announced the signing of French point guard Sylvain Francisco, who joins from Zalgiris Kaunas after an exceptional season in the EuroLeague where he averaged 16.5 points and 6.5 assists per game.
Sylvain Francisco has generated interest from several top teams in the EuroLeague, especially from Panathinaikos Aktor, following the sudden economic uncertainty surrounding LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne. The French point guard chooses to remain calm and assess the situation before considering external offers.
The 28-year-old French international arrives under the direction of Tony Parker after a successful period at Zalgiris where he was included in the ideal EuroLeague team.
French point guard Sylvain Francisco leaves Zalgiris Kaunas after a dream season in the Euroleague to sign with LDLC ASVEL