Greek side Panathinaikos has signed Mali international defender Cedric Kante from French side Nice.

I am very happy to be here. I am coming to a major club with experience in the [UEFA] Champions League.
Mali defender Cedric Kante

The 29-year-old has also played for French sides Istres, Valence, Strasbourg and Nice.

"I am very happy to be here. I am coming to a major club with experience in the [UEFA] Champions League," said Kante.