Panathinaikos makes initial offer for Rick van Drongelen

On June 14, 2026, it was reported that Panathinaikos submitted an official transfer offer to Samsunspor for 27-year-old Dutch center-back Rick van Drongelen. Turkish journalist Salim Manav confirmed the approach, noting that Samsunspor rejected this initial bid. The Turkish club is reportedly open to negotiations for the player, who is under contract for two more years. Samsunspor is seeking a transfer fee in the region of 9 million euros for the defender. Van Drongelen has been with the Turkish side for three years, recording 112 appearances, 8 goals, and 3 assists. His career prior to Samsun includes stints at Sparta Rotterdam, Mechelen, Hansa Rostock, and Union Berlin. He has also represented the Netherlands at the youth international level.