It is now confirmed: Anass Zaroury has officially left RC Lens. The Moroccan international has signed permanently with Panathinaikos after the Greek club activated a €3 million buy option.
RC Lens have confirmed another key departure this summer. Panathinaikos officially announced the permanent signing of Anass Zaroury after triggering the buy option included in his loan deal. The Moroccan attacking midfielder struggled to fully establish himself in Lens despite high expectations, but his loan spell in Greece proved convincing enough for the Athens-based club to secure his services long-term.
For Panathinaikos, this move represents a strategic addition ahead of domestic and European competitions. Meanwhile, Lens will receive an estimated €3 million fee, offering financial flexibility for the ongoing transfer window. At 23, Zaroury now gets the opportunity to rebuild momentum in a system that suits him better, which could also benefit his future with the Moroccan national team.