Leicester City defender Victor Kristiansen has joined Greek Super League side Panathinaikos on a season-long loan. The 23-year-old Denmark international, who has struggled with injuries this season, will spend the 2026-27 campaign in Greece after making just six appearances for the Foxes in League One.

What happened?

Kristiansen's move comes after a difficult spell at Leicester, where a knee injury limited his playing time. The Foxes, currently 23rd in the Championship with 46 points from 46 games (12W-16D-18L), have struggled defensively, conceding 68 goals while scoring 58. Kristiansen, who joined from Copenhagen in January 2023 for £17m, has made 51 appearances for Leicester across all competitions.

Why it matters for Leicester City

The loan move provides Kristiansen with an opportunity to regain fitness and match sharpness ahead of a potential return to Leicester. For the Foxes, it eases wage pressure while allowing the young defender to develop in a competitive league. Leicester, who are 49 points behind leaders Coventry, will hope Kristiansen's departure frees up resources for potential reinforcements.

What comes next?

Kristiansen will now focus on adapting to Panathinaikos' style of play and helping the Greek side in their domestic campaign. Meanwhile, Leicester City will continue their efforts to strengthen the squad as they aim to avoid another relegation battle. The Foxes' recent form (WDDLL) suggests they need improvement in both attack and defense to climb the Championship table.