Isaac Bonga Signs Three-Year Deal with Panathinaikos Despite Real Madrid Interest
Isaac Bonga has officially signed a three-year contract with Greek basketball club Panathinaikos, ending speculation about a move to Real Madrid. The forward activated his buyout clause from Partizan Belgrade by paying 700,000 euros, enabling the transfer. His contract with Panathinaikos reportedly includes a high salary of 10 million euros and features annual exit clauses, allowing flexibility during the term.
Bonga will play under coach Željko Obradović and joins the team ahead of the new season. Last season, he averaged 10.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 0.9 steals per game in the EuroLeague. Panathinaikos announced the signing on July 10, 2026, confirming the forward's commitment to the Greek club despite earlier links to Real Madrid.
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