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Departure for Amsterdam and Transfer Developments at Olympiacos

Published January 27, 2026, 07:27

Olympiacos is departing for the Netherlands, where they will face Ajax in Amsterdam in the final matchday of the Champions League League Phase. The team's schedule includes a press conference with José Luis Mendilibar and Ortega, as well as a training session at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Mendilibar is expected to maintain the same core of players as in the match against Leverkusen, with Ayoub El Kaabi starting at the top of the attack. The starting lineup is expected to consist of: Tzolakis – Kostinija, Retzos, Pirola, Ortega – Ese, Mouzakitis – Zelsson, Rodinei – Tsikinho and El Kaabi. A climate of faith and confidence prevails in the Olympiacos dressing room, with players believing they can perform better than in the game against Leverkusen. They feel they have matured athletically and psychologically and are determined to fight for the best possible result. Alongside the athletic preparation, Olympiacos is close to signing André Luiz, with an agreement already reached for a 4.5-year contract. However, the transfer window is not expected to close with this move, as the team is considering strengthening in midfield and is monitoring the situation of Roman Yaremchuk, who was left out of the squad for the match against Ajax.