Kourbelis to remain at Panathinaikos until 2023
Dimitris Kourbelis has extended his contract with Panathinaikos until 2023, according to various reports in the media.
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Kourbelis, 26, has been a Panathinaikos player since January 2017 when he arrived from Asteras Tripolis. Initially, his contract with Panathinaikos was due to expire in December 2020, but reports have now stated that the versatile defensive midfielder has extended his deal with the Athenians until the summer of 2023.
Panathinaikos supremo, Giannis Alafouzos, immediately issued the management the green light to sign the paperwork with Kourbelis. The player himself had already expressed his desire to remain at Panathinaikos.
Reports have suggested that Kourbelis will earn more than 400,000 euros per year with Panathinaikos.
Although Kourbelis generally plays as a defensive midfielder, he is also capable of playing in the centre of defence. Kourbelis is well-loved among the Panathinaikos supporters for his leadership qualities and raw passion shown on the field.
In the current campaign, Kourbelis has made 11 appearances across all competitions, scoring the one goal in the Greek Cup. In the past, Kourbelis has regularly been linked with a move abroad.
Transfermarkt rates his value at two million.
