Skysports.com understands Gilberto Silva has
flown to Athens to seal his proposed move to Panathinaikos.
As
revealed by skysports.com last month,
Panathinaikos were leading the race to sign the South American and
they are now close to completing a deal.
Gilberto has been given permission by Arsenal to travel to
Greece to undergo a medical after accepting a bid for the Brazilian
international.
The 31-year-old has been offered a lucrative three-year deal by
Pana to leave Emirates Stadium.
Gilberto decided to leave Arsenal after being informed by
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger that he could not guarantee him a place
in the starting line-up next season.
Pana beat off a late move from Everton to sign Gilberto, with
new Panathinaikos coach Henk Ten Cate a big admirer of the
midfielder.
Gilberto joined Arsenal from Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro
after the 2002 World Cup, helping them win the Premier League title
and the FA Cup twice during his six-years at the club
he is one great professionals. I admire him alot.
he stay professional did his job when require even he is
displease at sitting on the bench on his final year contract. did
not go to press and Kao bei kao bu!
take care gilberto!all the best!!
