Juancho Hernangómez will continue wearing the Panathinaikos jersey for years to come after the two sides reached an agreement on a contract extension that will keep the Spanish forward with the club until the summer of 2030, as first reported by SDNA.
It is a move of enormous importance, both on the court and symbolically, for the seven-time EuroLeague champions.
Hernangómez is not only one of the standout players on Zeljko Obradović’s roster, but he has also become one of the defining faces of the club’s new era. The Spanish power forward embodies the mentality, selflessness and competitive DNA that Panathinaikos values above all else. It is no surprise that many already view him as the club’s future captain.
Several top EuroLeague teams showed strong interest in Hernangómez in recent months. However, Panathinaikos never had any intention of entering negotiations. Instead, the club chose to secure one of the most valuable cornerstones of its long-term project, making it clear that its key players are simply not available.
After all, Hernangómez was already under contract through 2027. Extending that deal was not driven by necessity but by conviction. Panathinaikos wanted to reward a player who contributes at every level, both on and off the glass floor, while sending a clear message that he is a fundamental part of both the present and the future of the organization.
The 31-year-old has earned the complete trust and admiration of the club, his teammates and the fans alike. His relentless energy, defensive consistency and leadership in the locker room have established him as one of Panathinaikos’ natural leaders—a player who sets the standard every single day and serves as a reference point throughout the organization.
By extending his contract until 2030, Panathinaikos ensures that one of the most influential players of its modern era will remain a cornerstone of the team for years to come. It is an investment not only in talent, but also in stability, character and the identity the club aims to preserve.
At the same time, Zeljko Obradović can continue planning for the future knowing he possesses one of the deepest and most talented frontcourts in European basketball. The pairing of Juancho Hernangómez and Nigel Hayes-Davis gives Panathinaikos arguably the strongest duo at the power forward position in the EuroLeague, combining elite quality, experience, athleticism and leadership.
Keeping Hernangómez in green until 2030 is a clear statement of intent from the Greek Cup winners. Panathinaikos is holding on to a player who has become synonymous with the club’s new era—an athlete who is rapidly emerging as the new face of the organization and appears destined to eventually wear the captain’s armband, leading the Greens into the next chapter of their history.
