The Panathinaikos will not retain the services of Renato Sanches this upcoming season. Sanches, who was represented by a new agency, Wasserman, was reportedly offered to the Athens-based AEK.

The celebrations at AEK continue after their recent championship win. However, the club's president, Marco Nikolits, has already turned his attention to the future, emphasizing the need to bring in top-tier players. The role of the club's managing director, Xavier Ribalta, has also become more prominent, as he handles negotiations with potential new signings.

While Sanches did not continue his contract with Panathinaikos, he enjoyed his time in Greece and is interested in remaining in Athens. He believes he can perform better in a stronger squad, which is why he's open to the possibility of joining AEK. Wasserman, the agency that now manages Sanches, has extensive global contacts and a presence in Greece, which makes this potential transfer more feasible.

AEK is actively seeking experienced players to strengthen their midfield. Sanches is expected to become a free agent after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires, which makes him a potential target for AEK. However, his recent injury history has raised some concerns about his availability.

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