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Olympiacos targets Diogo Leite for defense

The Portuguese centre-back is being considered for a potential transfer to the Piraeus club amid interest from other European teams.

Published: 24 Apr 2026 06:15 GMT • 4h ago

Olympiacos is targeting Diogo Leite for its defense. Leite is a 27-year-old Portuguese centre-back who has had four full seasons at Union Berlin. It is reported that the Piraeus club is interested in him because he has qualities that fit their profile, such as being left-footed. A product of Porto's academy, Leite is being considered in the context of Olympiacos' traditionally excellent relations with the Portuguese market. His market value is estimated to be over €10-12 million.

While Union Berlin invested a significant amount to acquire him, the fact that he will be a free agent in the summer could potentially simplify the situation. However, his wage demands are not expected to be low, and there is also reported interest from teams in the Premier League and Serie A, including Lazio, Fiorentina, and Milan, which could create complications for any Greek club. Leite has yet to earn a senior cap for Portugal. He is liked by and on the radar of Olympiacos, but the potential transfer is considered a difficult case, with its realization depending on the contract the club is willing to offer and the player's own career wishes.