# Olympiacos sporting director leadership change

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/olympiacos-sporting-director-leadership-change
> Updated: 2026-09-08T12:53:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Darko Kovačević, the sporting director for Olympiacos, recently discussed the high standards and organizational pressure at the club, comparing the institution to Real Madrid. He noted that the club is “obligated to succeed” and expressed satisfaction with the final roster despite a difficult transfer market.

Shortly after, Olympiacos announced that Kovačević would depart from his role. The club is set to appoint Antonio Cordón as the new sporting director. Cordón, who previously held the position until December 2023, is reportedly in Athens to finalize his return, a move expected to influence the club’s sporting project and internal dynamics.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Olympiacos replaces Darko Kovačević with Antonio Cordón

Olympiacos has replaced sporting director Darko Kovačević with Antonio Cordón, who returns to the club to lead the sporting project.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympiacos-replaces-darko-kovaevi-with-antonio-cordn

### 2026-08-24: Olympiacos sports director Kovacevic compares club to Real Madrid

Olympiacos B.C. sports director Darko Kovacevic compared the club to Real Madrid, citing high pressure to win and expressing satisfaction with the current roster.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympiacos-sports-director-kovacevic-compares-club-to-real-madrid

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