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Panathinaikos Signs Argentina U20 Winger Santino Andino in Record Godoy Cruz Sale

The Greek club is paying €10.2 million for 75% of the 20-year-old's rights with up to €3.4 million in add-ons under a three-and-a-half-year deal.

Overview

  • Andino was unveiled by Panathinaikos with a promotional video referencing an ‘storm warning’ and Argentine imagery following the announcement.
  • Godoy Cruz bid an emotional farewell on its official channels, calling Andino a homegrown fan who gave everything for the club.
  • Club president José Mansur said Godoy Cruz will receive $7.5 million for the 75% stake and retains 25% with a clause requiring Panathinaikos to buy it later if the player is not sold within the contract period.
  • The move followed interest reported from River Plate, Olympiakos, Celta de Vigo and Como, with local reporting attributing Panathinaikos’ push to coach Rafa Benítez’s insistence.
  • Andino’s profile rose with 36 league matches, eight Copa Sudamericana appearances and nine goals for Godoy Cruz, plus a starting role in Argentina’s U20 World Cup final.