# Olympiacos completes André Luis sale to MLS > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/olympiacos-secures-euroleague-final-four-berth-and-celebrates-homecourt-advantage > Updated: 2026-08-18T14:51:22.000Z. Sources: 59. Developments: 23. Following a successful 2026 season, Olympiacos entered a period of restructuring. Coach Georgios Bartzokas secured an extension to 2029, and captain Kostas Papanikolaou renewed his contract through summer 2028, with the club describing him as “more than a captain”. Amid roster changes, the club focused on the sale of 24-year-old Brazilian forward André Luis. After rejecting an initial €17.5 million bid from Sporting Kansas City in July 2026, Olympiacos engaged with interest from several clubs, including Wolverhampton Wanderers and various Portuguese sides. On 26 July 2026, the club finalized the move to Sporting Kansas City for a reported US$ 22 million. The deal, which includes a five-year contract for Luis, is noted as the third-most expensive transfer in MLS history and one of the largest sales in Olympiacos' history. The total fee is reported at approximately €20 million, consisting of a €16.4 million net payment to Olympiacos plus €3.5 million in performance bonuses and a future sell-on clause of up to 20%. The proceeds are intended to fund further signings and maintain the club's competitive edge. ## Claims - Olympiacos has completed seven of the ten most expensive sales in the Greek Super League, totalling €132.4 million. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Sporting Kansas City signed André Luiz for a total fee of US$ 22 million (US$ 18 million guaranteed plus US$ 4 million in bonuses). (corroborated by 2 sources) - The transfer makes André Luiz the third most expensive signing in MLS history. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The deal is the third biggest sale in Olympiacos’s history. (corroborated by 2 sources) - André Luiz signed a five‑year contract that runs until June 2031. (corroborated by 2 sources) - André Luiz previously made nine senior appearances for Flamengo (2021‑2023) and ten for Olympiacos without scoring. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Negotiations between Kansas City and Olympiacos lasted about two months. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Flamengo will receive 5 % of the transfer fee, about US$ 1.1 million. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Sporting Kansas City signs André Luiz from Olympiacos in record deal Sporting Kansas City has signed Brazilian winger André Luiz from Olympiacos in a club-record deal worth up to €20 million, securing the 24-year-old on a five-year contract through 2031. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sporting-kansas-city-signs-andr-luiz-from-olympiacos ### 2026-08-02: Olympiacos completes €20 million sale of André Luis to Sporting Kansas City Olympiacos has completed the transfer of André Luis to Sporting Kansas City for about €20 million, netting €16.4 million and securing a 20 % future sell‑on clause. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympiacos-completes-20-million-sale-of-andr-luis-to-sporting-kansas-city ### 2026-07-26: André Luiz joins Sporting Kansas City for $22 million, MLS’s third‑biggest signing Sporting Kansas City signed ex‑Flamengo forward André Luiz from Olympiacos for $22 million, a three‑year MLS record and Olympiacos’s third‑biggest sale; Flamengo earns 5 % of the fee. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympiacos-agrees-19million-transfer-of-andre-luis-to-kansas-city ### 2026-07-24: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympiacos-prepares-for-andre-luis-exit-amid-stronger-transfer-offer ### 2026-07-11: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympiacos-andre-luiz-attracts-mls-and-european-suitors ### 2026-07-11: 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. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympiacos-eyes-andre-luis-sale-while-captain-kostas-papadnikolaou-signs-new-contract ### 2026-07-08: 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. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympiacos-extends-captain-kostas-papadikolaos-contract-until-2028 ### 2026-07-04: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympiacos-hailed-by-coach-tsavi-pascual-as-euroleagues-best-team ### 2026-07-03: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giorgos-bartzokas-named-coach-of-the-year-in-greek-basket-league ### 2026-06-25: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jorgos-barcokas-signs-threeyear-extension-with-olympiacos ### 2026-06-25: 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. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympiacos-extends-coach-georgios-bartzokas-contract-to-2029 ### 2026-06-18: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/juancho-hernangmez-praises-olympiacos-win-and-thanks-panathinaikos-staff ### 2026-06-17: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympiacos-celebrates-euroleague-triumph-as-kostinia-moves-to-brentford ### 2026-06-15: Alek Peters departs Olympiacos, joins Armani Milano Alek Peters ends his Olympiacos tenure with a farewell video and joins Italy’s Armani Milano. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympiacos-basketball-caps-euroleague-win-with-farewell-dinner-for-alek-peters ### 2026-06-14: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympiacos-celebrates-double-triumph-in-greek-league-and-euroleague ### 2026-06-14: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympiacos-plans-major-roster-overhaul-after-euroleague-and-greek-league-titles ### 2026-06-13: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympiacos-captain-kostas-papanakolaou-hails-wolf-pack-season ### 2026-06-13: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympiacos-president-kostas-papanikolaou-celebrates-euroleague-and-greek-league-titles ### 2026-06-13: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coach-georgios-bartzokas-hails-olympiacos-double-title-win-and-cites-coordinated-attacks-as-motivati ### 2026-05-31: 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 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympiacos-coach-georgios-bartzokas-lauded-by-euroleague-ahead-of-greek-finals ### 2026-05-24: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/george-bartzokas-steers-olympiacos-to-euroleague-victory ### 2026-05-23: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tyler-dorsey-hails-home-advantage-as-olympiacos-reaches-euroleague-final-four ### 2026-05-05: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympiacos-eyes-euroleague-title-as-bartzokas-and-fournier-speak-up --- Cite as: Olympiacos completes André Luis sale to MLS. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/olympiacos-secures-euroleague-final-four-berth-and-celebrates-homecourt-advantage