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Panathinaikos Completes Record Deal for Godoy Cruz’s Santino Andino

The 20-year-old has arrived in Athens to finalize a multi-year contract under Rafa Benítez.

Overview

  • The Greek club purchased 75% of Andino’s rights for €10.2 million, with conditional add-ons reported at roughly €3.0–€3.4 million.
  • Godoy Cruz president José Mansur says the club will receive about $7.5 million now, with a route to another $2.5 million for the remaining 25%.
  • Andino will undergo medicals Monday before signing a deal reported at three to three-and-a-half years and joining first-team training.
  • A debut could come as soon as Thursday at Ferencvaros in the Europa League or Sunday against Atromitos in the Greek league, according to local reports.
  • River Plate and others pursued the winger, and multiple outlets credit Benítez’s push as a key factor in Panathinaikos closing the transfer.