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Olympiacos squad overhaul, captain deal

Entities: Olympiacos FC · André Luis · Sporting Kansas City

Overview

After clinching a historic EuroLeague crown and a domestic double in May 2026, Olympiacos entered a period of roster restructuring. Coach Georgios Bartzokas secured a three‑year extension to 2029, and captain Kostas Papadikolao renewed his contract through summer 2028. In early July the club highlighted the captain’s leadership and his multi‑year deal.

On 11 July 2026 the club confirmed that it is exploring a transfer for 24‑year‑old Brazilian forward Andre Luis. Interest has come from MLS side Kansas City (offering around €18 million) and German side Wolfsburg (valuing him near €20 million). Proceeds are expected to fund further signings as Olympiacos has already added Zota Silva and is scouting players such as Zoriko Davitashvili, Petr Stanic and additional forwards and midfielders. At the same time Papadikolao signed a new two‑year contract reportedly worth about €2 million, reinforcing his role as a key forward alongside Taisson Ward, with Evan Fournier listed as an option.

By 24 July 2026 the club turned down a €17.5 million bid from Kansas City (reported as KANSA) for Luis, a figure that would rise above €18.5 million with bonuses. Reports indicated Olympiacos is now weighing a larger “super” offer that could be hard to refuse. Wolverhampton Wanderers of the English Premier League submitted a £12 million bid plus performance bonuses, and interest continues from Portuguese clubs and other MLS teams. Luis missed recent friendly matches, fueling speculation that his absence is linked to the pending transfer, and suggesting financial considerations are pushing the Greek side toward a sale before the window closes.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Olympiacos agrees €19‑million transfer of Andre Luis to Kansas City

    Olympiacos transfers Brazilian winger André Luis to Sporting Kansas City for €19‑22 million, a record MLS deal and one of Olympiacos’s biggest sales, with a five‑year contract.

  2. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Olympiacos prepares for Andre Luis exit amid stronger transfer offer

    Olympiacos rejected a €17.5 million bid for Andre Luis and is weighing a larger offer, with Wolves and other clubs showing interest as his departure looms.

  3. 17 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Olympiacos' Andre Luiz attracts MLS and European suitors

    Olympiacos' Andre Luiz, signed for €7 M, draws interest from Wolves, Portuguese clubs and MLS's Kansas City, which may offer $18‑20 M.

  4. 17 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Olympiacos eyes Andre Luis sale while captain Kostas Papadnikolaou signs new contract

    Olympiacos plans to sell forward Andre Luis while captain Kostas Papadnikolaou signs a two‑year, €2 million extension, reshaping the squad.

  5. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 21 sources
    Kostas Papanikolaou extends Olympiacos contract to 2028

    Olympiacos has secured captain Kostas Papanikolaou on a two‑year deal through 2028, emphasizing his leadership and three EuroLeague titles.

  6. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Nikos Plotas named Best Young Player of Greek Stoiximan GBL 2025‑26

    Greek guard Nikos Plotas of Promitheas was voted Best Young Player of the 2025‑26 Stoiximan GBL, receiving 38.1% of the coaches‑captains vote and succeeding NeoKlis Abdala.

  7. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Olympiacos hailed by coach Tsavi Pascual as EuroLeague’s best team

    Tsavi Pascual lauded Olympiacos as EuroLeague’s top team, praised coach Georgios Bartzokas, and hinted at a future role in Dubai after speaking at the Athens coaches conference.

  8. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Giorgos Bartzokas named Coach of the Year in Greek Basket League

    Giorgos Bartzokas was voted Coach of the Year for the 2025‑26 Stoiximan GBL season after leading Olympiacos to the league title, Super Cup and EuroLeague success.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Jorgos Barcokas signs three‑year extension with Olympiacos

    Olympiacos coach Jorgos Barcokas has signed a three‑year contract extension, keeping him at the club through the 2028/29 season after leading them to multiple EuroLeague and Greek titles.

  10. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 18 sources
    Giorgos Bartzokas extends contract with Olympiacos to 2029

    Olympiacos has renewed head coach Giorgos Bartzokas' contract through summer 2029, confirming his three‑year deal after recent EuroLeague and Greek league titles.

  11. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Juancho Hernangómez praises Olympiacos win and thanks Panathinaikos staff

    Juancho Hernangómez lauded Olympiacos’ victory, stressed summer prep, and thanked Panathinaikos staff with a dinner, noting his remaining contract year.

  12. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Olympiacos celebrates title haul as Kostinia transfer boosts finances

    Olympiacos won EuroLeague and domestic titles, praised by president Kalambokis, while selling right‑back Kostinia to Brentford for €12.7 million.

  13. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Alek Peters departs Olympiacos, joins Armani Milano

    Alek Peters ends his Olympiacos tenure with a farewell video and joins Italy’s Armani Milano.

  14. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Olympiacos celebrates double triumph in Greek league and EuroLeague

    Olympiacos won the EuroLeague and Greek championship, then celebrated with a dinner in Athens, highlighted by captain Kostas Papanikolaou’s gratitude message.

  15. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Olympiacos plans major roster overhaul after EuroLeague and Greek league titles

    Olympiacos, fresh off EuroLeague and Greek league victories, will keep coach Bartzokas while several players exit and new signings are being pursued to upgrade the roster.

  16. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Olympiacos captain Kostas Papanakolaou hails ‘wolf pack’ season

    Olympiacos captain Kostas Papanikolaou praised the team’s ‘wolf pack’ season, thanked staff and fans, and said he wants to stay with the club after winning the Greek league, EuroLeague and Super Cup.

  17. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Olympiacos president Kostas Papanikolaou celebrates EuroLeague and Greek league titles

    Olympiacos president Kostas Papanikolaou praised a season that delivered EuroLeague and Greek league titles, thanked staff and fans, highlighted star players at the ceremony, and said his contract remains open.

  18. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Coach Georgios Bartzokas hails Olympiacos' double title win and cites coordinated attacks as motivation

    Olympiacos coach Georgios Bartzokas lauded the team’s EuroLeague and Greek league titles, saying the club is “above everyone.” He also claimed a coordinated media attack fuels his motivation.

  19. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Olympiacos coach Georgios Bartzokas lauded by EuroLeague ahead of Greek finals

    EuroLeague honored Olympiacos coach Georgios Bartzokas as the force behind the club’s 2013 and 2026 titles, while he prepared the team for the Greek league finals, noting Tyler Douglas’s injury and emphasizing

  20. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    George Bartzokas steers Olympiacos to EuroLeague victory

    Olympiacos beat Real Madrid 92‑85 to claim the EuroLeague title, with coach George Bartzokas dedicating the win to the club’s owners, staff and fans, while noting his family’s low‑key support.

  21. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Tyler Dorsey hails home advantage as Olympiacos reaches EuroLeague Final Four

    Tyler Dorsey praised playing the EuroLeague final in Athens as a blessing and thanked coach Bartzokas for the opportunity.

  22. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Olympiacos eyes EuroLeague title as Bartzokas and Fournier speak up

    Olympiacos beat Monaco to reach EuroLeague Final Four; coach Bartzokas warns of no favourite, and star Fournier says victory is for fans.

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