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Olympiacos: Andre Luiz Close to Joining

Published January 23, 2026, 07:28

Olympiacos is completing their preparation today for the match against Volos, where they are expected to give opportunities to several players due to the upcoming Champions League match against Ajax. Jose Luis Mendilibar is expected to make extensive rotation, keeping Tzolakis and Kostinija in the starting lineup. Kalogeropoulos, Biancon, Bruno, Garcia or Sipioni, Nasimento, Ponte, Strefetsa, Yaremchuk, and El Kaabi are expected to be included in the squad. The victory over Leverkusen has not allowed for relaxation, as commitments are running fast. In terms of transfers, the issue of Andre Luiz appears to be progressing positively for Olympiacos. Despite the interest of Benfica, which is offering 12+3 million euros, the player prefers to move to the port, as Rio Ave does not intend to let him go to Benfica.