Pedersen signs today as Dodo passes and Puerta eyes Benfica

Pedersen signs today

Morten Pedersen is expected to complete his move to Olympiacos from Torino before the day is over (1). The Norwegian defender arrives to strengthen the back line. Your next match is Sunday, August 30 at Asteras Tripoli.

Dodo said no

Olympiacos tried for Dodo at €9m plus €2m in bonuses, but the Brazilian did not want the move to Greece (1). The Fiorentina full-back stays put. Olympiacos move on with Pedersen instead.

President on Puerta

Club president Evangelos Marinakis was blunt about Puerta: "Puerta quer ir para o Benfica. Que mais podemos fazer?" (2). Translation: Puerta wants to go to Benfica, what more can we do. The door looks open.

The week ahead

You opened with a 1–0 win over Atromitos on August 22. Position 6th with 3 points. Asteras Tripoli away on Sunday, August 30, then Volos away on Saturday, September 5.

Sources

  • 1. sport-fm.gr — «Υπογράφει μέσα στην ημέρα ο Πέντερσεν στον Ολυμπιακό»
  • 2. record.pt — Presidente do Olympiacos revela: «Puerta quer ir para o Benfica. Que mais podemos fazer?»
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