Panathinaikos considered signing Theo Maledon to strengthen its backcourt, according to a report citing information from Sergio Martínez Urtelai.

The “Greens” reportedly made the 25-year-old French guard an offer with a higher salary than what he currently earns at Real Madrid. However, Maledon turned down the offer before Panathinaikos even began negotiations with the Spanish club.

Panathinaikos wanted to sign Theo Maledon. The player was offered more money than he earns at Real Madrid.

However, Maledon rejected Panathinaikos’s offer before negotiations with Real even began. (Sergio Martinez Urcelay) pic.twitter.com/RIgP9eB433

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