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Ergin Ataman<\/strong> is reportedly close to the end of his time as Panathinaikos AKTOR<\/strong> head coach after the EuroLeague playoff elimination against Valencia.<\/p>\n

According to Sport24<\/em>, the atmosphere around the Turkish coach has become heavier after the European setback, and the club could decide to move on before the end of the season.<\/p>\n

It remains unclear who would lead Panathinaikos in the final stretch of the Stoiximan GBL<\/strong>, with the semifinal against PAOK coming up. Christos Serelis<\/strong> is one possible option, but all scenarios remain open.<\/p>\n

A meeting between Dimitris Giannakopoulos<\/strong> and Ataman is expected to discuss the coach\u2019s future. Ataman joined in 2023 and won one EuroLeague, one Greek league title and two Greek Cups.<\/p>\n

Source: Sport24, SDNA<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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