Panetolikos parts ways with manager Giannis Anastasiou

Panetolikos FC announced on November 9, 2026, that the club and head coach Giannis Anastasiou have mutually agreed to terminate their professional cooperation. This decision follows a poor run of form for the Agrinio-based team, which suffered seven consecutive league defeats after a promising start that included three opening victories.

The 53-year-old manager, who had taken charge of the club on October 7, 2025, concluded his tenure with a record of 12 wins, 9 draws, and 23 losses over the course of 44 matches. Following a formal meeting between the club's management and Anastasiou, both parties reached a consensus to part ways.

In official statements released by both the club and the manager, mutual gratitude was expressed regarding their cooperation. Anastasiou wished the team the best of luck for the remainder of the season. At this time, the club has not yet announced a successor, and the team is expected to begin the search for a new head coach to stabilize their performance in the championship.