Athens can wait: Stefan Jovic tests positive one day before joining PAO / News - Basketnews.com

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In his post-signing statement, Stefan Jovic, Panathinaikos OPAP Athens's new addition, said: "I feel ready to join Panathinaikos's practice sessions. If everything goes well, on Monday I will be in Athens to start working with my new team".

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It all went south from there. On Monday noon, the Greek club announced that the Serbian guard would travel to Athens on Tuesday due to a personal issue. But Panathinaikos came back with some updates regarding the 31-year-old guard.

Jovic tested positive for COVID a few hours before his departure, which means that he will be joining his new team once he recuperates.

His new arrival date will be announced in due time.

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