Elsewhere, JPMorgan Chase gained 1.6 percent after Chief Executive Jamie Dimon predicted the US economy would see a "likely boom," potentially through 2023, following a flood of fiscal support.
"Discussions with CVC have been concluded. The bank's management and board agree that the sale of the insurance arm to CVC should proceed," the banker told Reuters, declining to be named.
"NBG is awaiting the stance of the HFSF on the issue. The HFSF fund will need the advice of an independent investment adviser on the sale," the banker said.
The deal needs the approval of at least 14 of the 20 top flight clubs to proceed so a rejection by seven of the teams, who include champions Juventus, would be enough to halt it.
The term sheet submitted to the clubs belonging to the league has not reached a qualified consensus needed for the approval ... as things stand, this development opportunity is not viable anymore.