 The following year, he moved to Peristeri, and in 2002, he moved to Panathinaikos.With Panathinaikos, he was the Greek Cup MVP for 3 consecutive years (2006, 2007, 2008).In June 2013, after conquering the double in Greece, by winning both the Greek League and Greek Cup in the same season, Tsartsaris announced his decision to finish his playing career, after wearing Panathinaikos' jersey for 11 successful years.