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Gustavo Puerta Transfer from Racing Santander to Nottingham Forest
Olympiacos acquired Colombian midfielder Gustavo Puerta from Racing Santander for 16 million euros in a deal that was a record transfer for Greece and was completed at the end of the relevant deadline. The 23-year-old initially signed with Nottingham Forest and then moved to Olympiacos on loan. According to Colombian media, Puerta was informed he would spend one year in Greece before a move to Forest in the Premier League.
Olympiacos acquired Colombian midfielder Gustavo Puerta from Racing Santander for 16 million euros in a deal that was a record transfer for Greece and was completed at the end of the relevant deadline. The 23-year-old initially signed with Nottingham Forest and then moved to Olympiacos on loan. According to Colombian media, Puerta was informed he would spend one year in Greece before a move to Forest in the Premier League.
According to Francisco Diez, Gustavo Puerta remains at Santander awaiting the deposit of his 20 million euro release clause in LaLiga. Spanish and Colombian media report that there is a final agreement between all involved parties for the acquisition of Puerta, and that the payment of the clause is the next step for the transfer to proceed. It is noted that the transfer will be made through Nottingham Forest.
According to Francisco Diez, Gustavo Puerta remains at Santander awaiting the deposit of his 20 million euro release clause in LaLiga. Spanish and Colombian media report that there is a final agreement between all involved parties for the acquisition of Puerta, and that the payment of the clause is the next step for the transfer to proceed. It is noted that the transfer will be made through Nottingham Forest.
The Colombian website 'Semana' reported that Vangelis Marinakis paid the 16 million euro release clause for midfielder Gustavo Puerta from Racing Santander. The report also stated that Puerta will sign a contract with Nottingham Forest until 2030, and that the newly promoted club will receive half of the amount, with the rest going to Leverkusen, which had retained 50% of his rights.
The Colombian website 'Semana' reported that Vangelis Marinakis paid the 16 million euro release clause for midfielder Gustavo Puerta from Racing Santander. The report also stated that Puerta will sign a contract with Nottingham Forest until 2030, and that the newly promoted club will receive half of the amount, with the rest going to Leverkusen, which had retained 50% of his rights.
A report from Colombian journalist Pipe Sierra states that Gustavo Puerta has a verbal agreement to join the group of Evangelos Marinakis and that his release clause is being paid. The same report indicates that Gustavo Puerta will sign with Nottingham Forest.
A report from Colombian journalist Pipe Sierra states that Gustavo Puerta has a verbal agreement to join the group of Evangelos Marinakis and that his release clause is being paid. The same report indicates that Gustavo Puerta will sign with Nottingham Forest.
Reporter Sierra, citing sources from Colombia, stated that Evangelos Marinakis and his group have made Gustavo Puerta their top priority. The offer to the Colombian is to sign with Nottingham Forest and subsequently be loaned to Olympiacos for the next season to play in the Europa League.
Reporter Sierra, citing sources from Colombia, stated that Evangelos Marinakis and his group have made Gustavo Puerta their top priority. The offer to the Colombian is to sign with Nottingham Forest and subsequently be loaned to Olympiacos for the next season to play in the Europa League.
Gustavo Puerta is one of the main targets for Olympiacos for the midfield. According to reports from the Colombian website elfutbolero.com.co, Nottingham Forest is once again a possibility to acquire the experienced midfielder and loan him to Olympiacos, similar to the case of Gustavo Sá from Famalicão. Gustavo Puerta has a contract with Santander until 2029, and the Spanish club is demanding the 20 million euro release clause amount to release him. This amount is prohibitive for Olympiacos, but not for Nottingham Forest.
Gustavo Puerta is one of the main targets for Olympiacos for the midfield. According to reports from the Colombian website elfutbolero.com.co, Nottingham Forest is once again a possibility to acquire the experienced midfielder and loan him to Olympiacos, similar to the case of Gustavo Sá from Famalicão. Gustavo Puerta has a contract with Santander until 2029, and the Spanish club is demanding the 20 million euro release clause amount to release him. This amount is prohibitive for Olympiacos, but not for Nottingham Forest.
According to reports in Colombia, the structure for Gustavo Puerta's transfer would be his acquisition by Olympiacos and then a subsequent move to Nottingham Forest. The local press noted the common ownership between the two clubs. Noticiasrcn reports there is an offer of over 15 million euros to Racing Santander and to the player. Transfermarkt.es reported that Nottingham Forest has made an official offer to Racing Santander for Puerta.
According to reports in Colombia, the structure for Gustavo Puerta's transfer would be his acquisition by Olympiacos and then a subsequent move to Nottingham Forest. The local press noted the common ownership between the two clubs. Noticiasrcn reports there is an offer of over 15 million euros to Racing Santander and to the player. Transfermarkt.es reported that Nottingham Forest has made an official offer to Racing Santander for Puerta.
According to reports in Spain, Nottingham Forest has made an approach for Colombian midfielder Gustavo Puerta, while Olympiacos has started discussions with his club, Racing Santander. Racing Santander, which was newly promoted to Spain's top division, reportedly values the 23-year-old at more than €10 million. The transfer is regarded as difficult, and although the Greek club has begun a significant effort, a deal is not currently believed to be close. Puerta made 32 appearances in the 2025/2026 LaLiga2 season, during which he scored 3 goals and provided 1 assist. The Colombian international has earned 11 caps and scored one goal for his country. In July 2026, reports suggested that Racing was asking for €20 million after it had received offers of approximately €16 million. His transfer from Bayer Leverkusen in September 2025 was for a fee reported to be €3.5 million.
According to reports in Spain, Nottingham Forest has made an approach for Colombian midfielder Gustavo Puerta, while Olympiacos has started discussions with his club, Racing Santander. Racing Santander, which was newly promoted to Spain's top division, reportedly values the 23-year-old at more than €10 million. The transfer is regarded as difficult, and although the Greek club has begun a significant effort, a deal is not currently believed to be close. Puerta made 32 appearances in the 2025/2026 LaLiga2 season, during which he scored 3 goals and provided 1 assist. The Colombian international has earned 11 caps and scored one goal for his country. In July 2026, reports suggested that Racing was asking for €20 million after it had received offers of approximately €16 million. His transfer from Bayer Leverkusen in September 2025 was for a fee reported to be €3.5 million.
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