Gilberto to have Panathinaikos medical

Panathinaikos have welcomed Gilberto to Greece to undergo a medical and sign a contract with his new club.

The experienced Arsenal midfielder has agreed to a three-year contract after calling time on his Gunners career.

Henk ten Cate's appointment as Pana's new coach has sparked great optimism and the Brazilian signing was expected to be greeted by thousands of fans when landing at the airport.

Arsenal confirmed receiving other offers for Gilberto, with Everton believed to be interested in keeping him in England.

However, the South American's desire was to head to Pana and start a new chapter of his career under former Chelsea man ten Cate.