Ortega left out of Champions League squad
Stefan Ortega will not play in the Champions League qualifiers. The German goalkeeper, who just landed in Athens to complete his move, has been left out of Olympiacos' initial European list (1).
It is a practical decision, not a judgment on the signing. Mendilibar has to submit a squad now and Ortega arrived too late for the deadline. You will see him in the league.
Tzolakis in Istanbul to seal Hull move
Konstantis Tzolakis has landed in Istanbul and the cameras caught him (2). The goalkeeper is taking the first step toward completing a transfer to Hull from Olympiacos.
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The move clears the path for Ortega to take over as the undisputed number one domestically.
Salah-Eddine picks Olympiacos over PSV
Anass Salah-Eddine said no to PSV. The Moroccan international is set to leave AS Roma and join Olympiacos in a deal worth up to €8 million, per Nicolò Schira (3).
A left-back who can get forward. Mendilibar gets another piece for the new season.
