Olympiacos has made a significant move by signing Martin Braithwaite on a free transfer. The Danish forward has completed his medical tests and signed the contract in Athens, marking a strategic acquisition for the Greek club. Olympiacos is also targeting Lorenzo Pirola from Salernitana to further strengthen their squad.
- Martin Braithwaite signs with Olympiacos on a free transfer.
- Medical tests completed, contract signed in Athens.
- Olympiacos now targets Lorenzo Pirola from Salernitana.
Martin Braithwaite’s Move to Olympiacos
In a strategic move, Olympiacos has successfully secured the signing of Martin Braithwaite from Espanyol on a free transfer. The Danish forward has already completed his medical tests and signed the contract in Athens. This acquisition is seen as a significant boost for the Greek club, aiming to strengthen their attacking options.
🔴⚪️✍🏻 Martin Braithwaite, already in Athens to sign the contract as new Olympiacos player on free move from Espanyol.
Medical tests already completed, deal done – up next, Lorenzo Pirola from Salernitana. https://t.co/pA31PywOsl
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 07, 2023
Braithwaite, who has had a varied career across multiple leagues, brings a wealth of experience to Olympiacos. His journey has included stints at notable clubs such as Toulouse FC, Middlesbrough, Leganés, and Barcelona. During his time at Espanyol, he made 50 appearances and scored 10 goals. The 32-year-old forward has also been a regular feature in the Danish national team, earning 69 caps and netting 10 goals.
Career Overview of Martin Braithwaite
Born on June 5, 1991, in Esbjerg, Denmark, Martin Christensen Braithwaite stands at 1.77 meters and plays as a centre-forward. He has had an extensive club career, including:
- Esbjerg fB (2009-2013): 89 appearances, 17 goals
- Toulouse FC (2013-2017): 136 appearances, 35 goals
- Middlesbrough (2017-2019): 40 appearances, 8 goals
- Bordeaux (Loan, 2018): 14 appearances, 4 goals
- Leganés (2019-2020): 43 appearances, 10 goals
- Barcelona (2020-2022): 44 appearances, 5 goals
- Espanyol (2022-2024): 50 appearances, 10 goals
His transfer history includes:
- From Esbjerg fB to Toulouse FC: €2 million
- From Toulouse FC to Middlesbrough: €11 million
- From Middlesbrough to Leganés: €5 million
- From Leganés to Barcelona: €18 million
- From Barcelona to Espanyol: Free transfer
As of June 2024, his market value stands at €3.20 million.
Lorenzo Pirola: Olympiacos’ Next Target
Following the successful acquisition of Braithwaite, Olympiacos has set its sights on Lorenzo Pirola, the young Italian centre-back from Salernitana. Negotiations are ongoing for his transfer, which could further bolster Olympiacos’ defensive lineup.
Pirola, currently valued at €2.50 million, has shown great potential during his loan spells at Monza and Salernitana. His robust defending and tactical awareness make him a valuable asset for any team.
Career Overview of Lorenzo Pirola:
- Full Name: Lorenzo Pirola
- Date of Birth: February 20, 2002
- Place of Birth: Carate Brianza, Italy
- Height: 1.85 m
- Position: Centre-Back
- Nationality: Italian
His club career includes:
- Inter Milan (2020-Present): 0 appearances
- Monza (Loan, 2020-2021): 17 appearances
- Salernitana (Loan, 2021-2023): 50 appearances, 2 goals
For the Italy U21 national team, he has earned 10 caps and scored 1 goal.
These moves reflect Olympiacos’ ambition to fortify their squad with experienced and promising talents. The club’s strategy is in line with other significant transfers happening across Europe, such as Al Ittihad’s €12 million deal for Houssem Aouar from AS Roma and Schalke 04’s signing of Emil Højlund from FC Copenhagen.
Stay tuned for further updates on these exciting transfer developments.
