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Shengelia reportedly accepted Panathinaikos offer and is working toward terminating his current contract with Virtus.

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With a season under his belt in Italy, Tornike Shengelia might be on the move this summer.

Tornike Shengelia

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Despite still having a contract with Virtus Segafredo Bologna, the Georgian forward has reportedly already agreed on a new deal.

According to Georgios Zakkas from SDNA, Shengelia accepted the offer from Panathinaikos Athens. The journalist notes that both Shengelia and Virtus are looking for ways to terminate the current deal.

In 23 games in the EuroLeague last year, Shengelia averaged 9.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists for 11.5 PIR.

Earlier in the day, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade confirmed that they are no longer pursuing the Georgian player despite having an interest before.

Panathinaikos Athens

Position Player Status PG Kostas Sloukas(story) Signed until 2026 PG Jerian Grant(story) Signed until 2024 PG/SG Luca Vildoza (story) Signed until 2026 SG Marius Grigonis Signed until 2024 SG Kyle Guy (story) Signed until 2025 SG/SF Georgios Kalaitzakis Signed until 2024 PG/SG Dimitris Moraitis (story) Signed until 2026 SF Ioannis Papapetrou (story) Signed until 2025 SG/SF Panagiotis Kalaitzakis Signed until 2024 +1 SF/PF Lefteris Mantzoukas Signed until 2025 PF Nikos Chougkaz Signed until 2025 PF Dinos Mitoglou (story) Signed until 2026 C Kostas Antetokounmpo (story) Signed until 2025 C Mathias Lessort(story) Signed until 2025 Coach Ergin Ataman (signed until 2025) Expired contract Georgios Papagiannis, Mateusz Ponitka, Derrick Williams (will not return), Nate Wolters (will not return), Arturas Gudaitis (will not return), Lefteris Bochoridis (will not return), Dimitris Agravanis (will not return), Matt Thomas (will not return) Rumored to leave Marius Grigonis, Nate Wolters (will not return), Derrick Williams (will not return), Mateusz Ponitka (will not return), Paris Lee (will not return) Interested Tornike Shengelia

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