Cedi Osman was officially presented at PAOK Sports Arena in an amazing atmosphere, receiving a warm welcome from PAOK's supporters during his first—and unforgettable—meeting with the club's fans.
Just moments after the official announcement of his signing, the Turkish forward was greeted with a standing ovation by the Black and White faithful. Clearly enjoying every moment of the occasion, Osman shared his emotions with the crowd.
"Thank you all so much for this incredible welcome. It's the holiday season, when many of you could be away on vacation, yet you're here today, and that means a lot to me. I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to be part of what PAOK is building," Osman said as the fans repeatedly chanted his name.
He then thanked PAOK BC owner Aristotelis Mistakidis, who also received a tremendous ovation from the crowd.
"I would like to thank Mr. Mistakidis, Sports Director Giorgos Tsiaras, and our head coach, Andrea Trinchieri. From the very first conversation I had with Mr. Telis, when he shared his vision and ambitions for this club, I immediately felt that this was where I wanted to be and that I wanted to be part of this project. I'm truly grateful for this opportunity."
Addressing the supporters once again, Osman added:
"I've played in this arena many times over the years, and it has never been an easy place to play. I'm here to help this team win as much as possible. I want you to know that with your support, whatever we compete for—whether it's the European Cup or the Greek Championship—our task will be much easier. You are our sixth player, and only together with you can we achieve the goals we set for ourselves."
One of the most symbolic moments of the evening came when the legendary Bane Prelevic entered the court to present Osman with the No. 6 jersey, which he will wear during his three-year spell with PAOK.
"We are all fortunate to witness this moment. Deep down, I always hoped that one day we would experience exactly what we are seeing today: our club taking the next step, competing at the highest level, and challenging for championships. Keep this enthusiasm alive and continue supporting the team by filling the arena," Prelevic said, perfectly capturing the spirit of PAOK's new era.
To conclude the event, Cedi Osman signed ten basketballs and threw them into the enthusiastic crowd, creating unforgettable memories for the fans. He also delivered his very first "assist" as a PAOK player by personally handing one of the signed balls to Giannakis, in another touching and symbolic moment that brought the presentation to a fitting close.