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Kostas Fortounis Transfer from Al Khaleej to Olympiakos Piraeus
In his first statements following the official announcement of his reintegration into the Olympiacos roster, captain Kostas Fortounis expressed his happiness for returning. Fortounis emphasized that it was his only choice and that he never considered any other option. He stated that for him to return was the only possible course of action and that he is happy to be there again.
In his first statements following the official announcement of his reintegration into the Olympiacos roster, captain Kostas Fortounis expressed his happiness for returning. Fortounis emphasized that it was his only choice and that he never considered any other option. He stated that for him to return was the only possible course of action and that he is happy to be there again.
PAE Olympiacos announced the acquisition of Kostas Fortounis, two years after he won the UEFA Europa Conference League trophy as captain. Fortounis returns to Olympiacos, where he will wear the number 7 shirt. From 2014 to 2024, he made 343 appearances, scored 94 goals, and provided 106 assists. During his decade with the club, he won six championships, two cups, and the European trophy. The announcement welcomes Kostas Fortounis back to Olympiacos.
PAE Olympiacos announced the acquisition of Kostas Fortounis, two years after he won the UEFA Europa Conference League trophy as captain. Fortounis returns to Olympiacos, where he will wear the number 7 shirt. From 2014 to 2024, he made 343 appearances, scored 94 goals, and provided 106 assists. During his decade with the club, he won six championships, two cups, and the European trophy. The announcement welcomes Kostas Fortounis back to Olympiacos.
According to Sport FM, Kostas Fortounis is ready for his return to Olympiacos. The club posted a short video on its social media showing the team's new kit in the locker room and the number 7 shirt, which belonged to Fortounis, with a caption stating that he is back at his home.
According to Sport FM, Kostas Fortounis is ready for his return to Olympiacos. The club posted a short video on its social media showing the team's new kit in the locker room and the number 7 shirt, which belonged to Fortounis, with a caption stating that he is back at his home.
Kostas Fortounis met with the management of Olympiacos, and his return to the club is in its final stage. The Greek attacking midfielder wanted to return to Olympiacos to finish his career at the club.
Kostas Fortounis met with the management of Olympiacos, and his return to the club is in its final stage. The Greek attacking midfielder wanted to return to Olympiacos to finish his career at the club.
Live Sport reports that Kostas Fortounis is in Greece and will attend the Euroleague final. The report describes him as someone who will not be a 'former ace of Olympiacos' for much longer and states that developments regarding his return to the club have been finalized. It is also mentioned that an Arab club offered him 7 million euros, which was characterized as a significant amount that could not be refused.
Live Sport reports that Kostas Fortounis is in Greece and will attend the Euroleague final. The report describes him as someone who will not be a 'former ace of Olympiacos' for much longer and states that developments regarding his return to the club have been finalized. It is also mentioned that an Arab club offered him 7 million euros, which was characterized as a significant amount that could not be refused.
The return of Kostas Fortounis to Olympiacos is considered highly probable. Fortounis has rejected a renewal offer from Al Khaleej, where he had 10 goals and 11 assists. His contract expires on June 30, and his desire to return to Greece for family reasons is a factor. Jose Luis Mendilibar has approved the signing. There are reports of ongoing open communication and of Fortounis's willingness to adjust his financial demands. The chances of the return are now at 95%.
The return of Kostas Fortounis to Olympiacos is considered highly probable. Fortounis has rejected a renewal offer from Al Khaleej, where he had 10 goals and 11 assists. His contract expires on June 30, and his desire to return to Greece for family reasons is a factor. Jose Luis Mendilibar has approved the signing. There are reports of ongoing open communication and of Fortounis's willingness to adjust his financial demands. The chances of the return are now at 95%.
According to Sportdog.gr, Kostas Fortounis is willing to forgo money from his contract in order to return to Olympiacos, and his two-year contract with Al-Khaleej is not an obstacle. Fortounis has approached Olympiacos and received a positive response. The only condition from Olympiacos is that they will pay only his salary and not a transfer fee to Al-Khaleej, and Fortounis agrees with this.
According to Sportdog.gr, Kostas Fortounis is willing to forgo money from his contract in order to return to Olympiacos, and his two-year contract with Al-Khaleej is not an obstacle. Fortounis has approached Olympiacos and received a positive response. The only condition from Olympiacos is that they will pay only his salary and not a transfer fee to Al-Khaleej, and Fortounis agrees with this.
Kostas Fortounis stated at SEF that Olympiacos is his priority. His contract expires in the summer. A potential agreement will be addressed after Olympiacos secures the championship and Fortounis leaves Saudi Arabia. For the past two days, there has been no comment, leak, or unofficial reference from Olympiacos regarding Fortounis. The transfer window at Renti is currently closed.
Kostas Fortounis stated at SEF that Olympiacos is his priority. His contract expires in the summer. A potential agreement will be addressed after Olympiacos secures the championship and Fortounis leaves Saudi Arabia. For the past two days, there has been no comment, leak, or unofficial reference from Olympiacos regarding Fortounis. The transfer window at Renti is currently closed.
Kostas Fortounis stated that he is currently with a team and will become a free agent in the summer, after which he will enter into discussions with clubs. Fortounis said that Olympiacos is always his priority and that it would be ideal to retire there. A report by Spyros Gromitsaris indicates that the deal for Fortounis to return to Olympiacos is already closed, with the agreement of Jose Luis Mendilibar and Vangelis Marinakis.
Kostas Fortounis stated that he is currently with a team and will become a free agent in the summer, after which he will enter into discussions with clubs. Fortounis said that Olympiacos is always his priority and that it would be ideal to retire there. A report by Spyros Gromitsaris indicates that the deal for Fortounis to return to Olympiacos is already closed, with the agreement of Jose Luis Mendilibar and Vangelis Marinakis.
According to Live Sport, Kostas Fortounis will return to Olympiacos this summer. Recent reports state that the attacking midfielder has informed the management of Al Khaleej that he does not intend to renew his contract, which expires this summer, for personal and family reasons, as the player wishes to return permanently to Greece. Reports mention that Fortounis' relationship with Evangelos Marinakis and the Olympiacos organization remains excellent. Publications state that his return is progressing well, with the player wanting to end his career at the club. Coach Jose Luis Mendilibar is expected to play an important role in a potential return and reportedly views the addition of a player of Fortounis' quality and leadership for the new season positively. It is indicated that Fortounis is preparing for a return to Piraeus, likely as a free agent after the end of the current season.
According to Live Sport, Kostas Fortounis will return to Olympiacos this summer. Recent reports state that the attacking midfielder has informed the management of Al Khaleej that he does not intend to renew his contract, which expires this summer, for personal and family reasons, as the player wishes to return permanently to Greece. Reports mention that Fortounis' relationship with Evangelos Marinakis and the Olympiacos organization remains excellent. Publications state that his return is progressing well, with the player wanting to end his career at the club. Coach Jose Luis Mendilibar is expected to play an important role in a potential return and reportedly views the addition of a player of Fortounis' quality and leadership for the new season positively. It is indicated that Fortounis is preparing for a return to Piraeus, likely as a free agent after the end of the current season.
According to an Arabian website, Kostas Fortounis has informed Al Khaleej's management of his desire to return to Greece to play from the summer, when his contract concludes. It was reported that in a meeting with the club's management, Fortounis clarified that the reason is personal and family-related, and that his refusal is not connected to financial or sporting matters. Some other reports indicate that he may have already had communication or an agreement with Olympiacos.
According to an Arabian website, Kostas Fortounis has informed Al Khaleej's management of his desire to return to Greece to play from the summer, when his contract concludes. It was reported that in a meeting with the club's management, Fortounis clarified that the reason is personal and family-related, and that his refusal is not connected to financial or sporting matters. Some other reports indicate that he may have already had communication or an agreement with Olympiacos.
The newspaper FOS reported that Kostas Fortounis will return to Olympiacos in the summer. The report also states that Olympiacos is missing a player like Fortounis.
The newspaper FOS reported that Kostas Fortounis will return to Olympiacos in the summer. The report also states that Olympiacos is missing a player like Fortounis.
Nikos Stamatelos reported on bwinΣΠΟΡ FM 94.6 that Kostas Fortounis has been offered a contract renewal by Al Khaleej. According to the report, Fortounis is not happy, does not want to stay, and wants to return to Greece and Olympiacos. Stamatelos also stated that Olympiacos manager Mendilibar wants the player.
Nikos Stamatelos reported on bwinΣΠΟΡ FM 94.6 that Kostas Fortounis has been offered a contract renewal by Al Khaleej. According to the report, Fortounis is not happy, does not want to stay, and wants to return to Greece and Olympiacos. Stamatelos also stated that Olympiacos manager Mendilibar wants the player.
Sport FM reports that Kostas Fortounis visited Olympiacos' training session at Rentis. His contract with Al Khaleej expires in the summer, and it is likely he will return to Olympiacos to conclude his career with the team.
Sport FM reports that Kostas Fortounis visited Olympiacos' training session at Rentis. His contract with Al Khaleej expires in the summer, and it is likely he will return to Olympiacos to conclude his career with the team.
Kostas Fortounis could be a solution for Olympiacos at 33, but he would need to accept a lower salary and terminate his contract with his current Saudi Arabian club.
Kostas Fortounis could be a solution for Olympiacos at 33, but he would need to accept a lower salary and terminate his contract with his current Saudi Arabian club.
There were rumors about Kostas Fortounis's potential transfer involving 15 million Euros and Neom, but these are dismissed as nonexistent. Al Khaleej has offered Fortounis a new contract, and he is satisfied with his current situation, implying no imminent return to Olympiacos this summer. Additionally, Transfermarkt currently estimates his market worth at 2.50 million euros.
There were rumors about Kostas Fortounis's potential transfer involving 15 million Euros and Neom, but these are dismissed as nonexistent. Al Khaleej has offered Fortounis a new contract, and he is satisfied with his current situation, implying no imminent return to Olympiacos this summer. Additionally, Transfermarkt currently estimates his market worth at 2.50 million euros.
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