# Rodinei transfer from Olympiacos to Santos

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rodinei-transfer-from-olympiacos-to-santos
> Updated: 2026-09-15T06:24:08.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Brazilian defender Rodinei is transitioning from the Greek club Olympiacos to the Brazilian side Santos. During his three-and-a-half-year tenure in Greece, the 34-year-old won several titles, including a league championship and the 2024 Conference League. Upon his departure, Rodinei expressed gratitude to the Greek people and fans, humorously noting he was “tired of winning every year”.

Following his departure, Rodinei officially joined Santos. He described the transfer as a rapid process initiated by a phone call from Alecsandro Matos. While noting the difficulty of the move regarding his family, he stated he wished to return to the warmth of Brazilian football. At Santos, he intends to play an attacking style of football and noted the club’s ambitions in the Copa Sudamericana.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Rodinei joins Santos after departure from Olympiacos

Brazilian defender Rodinei has moved from Olympiacos to Santos, citing a desire to return to Brazilian football and its atmosphere after three and a half years in Greece.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rodinei-joins-santos-after-departure-from-olympiacos

### 2026-09-05: Rodinei departs Olympiacos for Santos after successful Greek tenure

Brazilian defender Rodinei is leaving Olympiacos to join Santos in Brazil after winning multiple titles in Greece, including the 2024 Conference League.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rodinei-departs-olympiacos-for-santos-after-successful-greek-tenure

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