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.