# Greek football club roster changes and match updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-football-club-roster-changes
> Updated: 2026-09-09T16:06:50.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 6.

Greek football clubs OFI Crete and Olympiacos are undergoing significant roster changes and facing new competitive challenges. OFI Crete is restructuring its squad following a Greek Cup victory and upcoming European competition. Key additions include Andreas Bouchalakis, Christos Sielis, Dimitris Nikolaou, Lorenzo Dickmann, Konstantinos Papadakis, and Aitor Cantalapiedra. Notable departures include Juan Neira, Vasilis Lambropoulos, and Levan Sengelia.

In recent domestic action, OFI Crete secured a 2-0 Super League victory against Kifisia at Pankretio Stadium, with goals from Thanasis Androutsos and a direct free-kick from Bouchalakis. Manager Christos Kontis praised the team’s defensive solidity but noted the club is looking to strengthen its attacking lineup following the upcoming departures of Tiago Nous and Giannis Apostolakis, stating such sales are “a sign of progress for the organization.”

OFI Crete also advanced in the Greek Cup with a 3-0 win over Nesto Chrysoupolis. After a scoreless first half, the team scored three goals in an 11-minute span during the second period, with Tiago Nous scoring in the 54th minute and assisting Borja González in the 62nd. Theodorosoulakis completed the scoring in the 66th minute. This victory brings OFI to 4 points in the competition following their previous 0-0 draw against PAOK FC. The club is now preparing for upcoming fixtures in the league and the Europa League against Hoffenheim.

Meanwhile, Olympiacos is refocusing on domestic titles after losing the league championship to AEK. It was previously confirmed that Argentine forward Tiago Nous has reached an agreement to join Olympiacos but will remain on loan at OFI until January.

## Claims

- Konstantinos Lagoudakis and Manos Chnaris have signed contract extensions with OFI Crete F.C. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The new contracts for both players run until the summer of 2029. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Both players developed through the club’s Elite Academy. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Manos Chnaris joined the club at age 12. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Konstantinos Lagoudakis joined the club at age 13. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- OFI defeated Kifisia 2-0 in a Super League match. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Thanasis Androutsos scored the first goal in the 24th minute. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Bouhalakis scored the second goal via a free kick in the 32nd minute. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Kifisia's Pombo hit the post twice during the match. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Manos Chnaris plays as a midfielder. (single source)
- Manos Chnaris made his debut on May 3, 2025, in a match against Aris. (single source)
- OFI has reached a total of 6 points in the league. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: OFI Crete defeats Nesto Chrysoupolis 3-0 in Greek Cup

OFI Crete defeated Nesto Chrysoupolis 3-0 in the Greek Cup, scoring three goals in quick succession during the second half to advance their campaign.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ofi-crete-defeats-nesto-chrysoupolis-3-0-in-greek-cup

### 2026-09-06: OFI defeats Kifisia 2-0 in Super League victory

OFI defeated Kifisia 2-0 in the Super League with goals from Androutsos and Bouchalakis. Manager Christos Kontis also announced plans for new signings following upcoming player departures.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ofi-defeats-kifisia-2-0-in-super-league-match

### 2026-09-04: OFI Crete extends contracts for Lagoudakis and Chnaris until 2029

OFI Crete F.C. has extended the contracts of academy players Konstantinos Lagoudakis and Manos Chnaris until the summer of 2029, part of a strategic move to prioritize homegrown talent.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ofi-crete-extends-contracts-for-lagoudakis-and-chnaris-until-2029

### 2026-09-01: OFI Crete hold PAOK FC to a 0-0 draw in Greece Cup opener

OFI Crete drew 0-0 against PAOK FC in the Greece Cup opener, highlighted by goalkeeper Christogeorgos's performance and a red card for PAOK's Taylor.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ofi-crete-squad-update-ahead-of-greek-cup-match-against-paok

### 2026-08-22: Greek football clubs OFI Crete and Olympiacos undergo roster changes

Greek football clubs OFI Crete and Olympiacos are implementing major roster changes as they prepare for new domestic and European competitive cycles.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-football-clubs-ofi-crete-and-olympiacos-undergo-roster-changes

### 2026-08-12: OFI Crete wins Greek Super Cup after penalty shootout victory over AEK

OFI Crete won their first Super Cup title by defeating AEK Athens 5-4 on penalties following a 2-2 draw, marking their second trophy in recent months.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ofi-crete-wins-super-cup-after-penalty-shootout-victory-over-aek

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