Wenyen Gabriel arrived in Athens on the morning of Tuesday, December 24, to join Panathinaikos AKTOR. He underwent the customary medical examinations before integrating into the team's preparation for the upcoming away game against FC Bayern Munich.
In his first statements as a Panathinaikos player, Gabriel expressed his excitement about this new chapter in his career:
"I received a call from my agent, and he told me Panathinaikos was interested. We sat down, considered it, looked at the options, and realized it was a great opportunity. This is a historic team, and I’m happy to be here," he initially stated.
When asked if he had spoken with his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kendrick Nunn, he replied: "Yes, I talked to Kendrick. I told him I was coming, and he told me to go all out."
Finally, he sent a message to Panathinaikos AKTOR fans: "I’m here! We will do our best to win the EuroLeague title. I’m excited about what I can bring to the team and happy to be here."
