Carmo back in training, smile on his face
David Carmo is back on the pitch. The center-back returned to Olympiacos training and the mood around the club is good, he is smiling, moving well, and showing real progress (1). After his injury layoff, seeing him back in the group is a boost ahead of the new season. Mendilibar gets a key piece back just as the squad takes shape.
Tzolakis stays, Sá still in the mix, Podence return unclear
Konstantinos Tzolakis is not going anywhere. That is the word from Gazzetta's Kostas Nikolakopoulos, who says the goalkeeper remains firmly at Olympiacos, no transfer, no exit talk, he stays (2).
José Sá is a different situation. The Portuguese keeper could return, though nothing is settled. The club are exploring it, but no deal is close (2).
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Daniel Podence is the question mark. Nikolakopoulos says his situation is unresolved and Olympiacos are still trying to figure out if a return is possible. No breakthrough yet (2).
What happened with Mija and Cordón
Nikolakopoulos also addressed Yeison Mija, the deal did not collapse over football reasons. There was something behind the scenes, and Olympiacos pulled back. That door looks shut (2).
On Antonio Cordón, the sporting director's position remains a talking point. Nikolakopoulos touched on it without giving a final word, but the sense is that the club are still navigating that situation internally (2).
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are split between relief over Carmo and frustration over Podence. The training return has lifted spirits, one supporter called it the best news of the week. But the Podence uncertainty is wearing thin, and Mija is being treated as a missed opportunity. On Tzolakis, the mood is settled: most fans agree keeping him is the right call.
