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Fortounis: "Happy I helped Olympiacos win"
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Fortounis: "Happy I helped Olympiacos win"

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kostas Fortounis scored a goal and provided an assist in Olympiacos' first friendly match in the Netherlands, contributing to their 2-1 victory over Raków.
  • Fortounis expressed happiness about his return to Olympiacos, calling it his team and family, and hopes for a successful season with the team achieving its goals.
  • He acknowledged the tough training camp under coach José Luis Mendilibar, emphasizing the team's commitment to improvement for upcoming matches.

Kostas Fortounis made a significant impact in Olympiacos' initial friendly match on Dutch soil, playing a crucial role in their 2-1 win against Raków.

The captain of the "red-and-whites" was a standout performer, netting a goal and setting up another. He was recognized as one of the top players for José Luis Mendilibar's squad.

I am very happy to have returned to Olympiacos again. It is my team, it is my family.

— Kostas FortounisReflecting on his return to Olympiacos after the game.

Reflecting on his return to Olympiacos after the game, the experienced attacking midfielder conveyed his satisfaction with being back with the club. He also highlighted the intensive work being done during the summer preparation phase for the upcoming season.

I enjoy playing for this club, I enjoy making the fans happy, and I hope the year goes very well, that we achieve all our goals.

— Kostas FortounisExpressing his hopes for the upcoming season.

"I am very happy to have returned to Olympiacos again. It is my team, it is my family," Fortounis stated. "I enjoy playing for this club, I enjoy making the fans happy, and I hope the year goes very well, that we achieve all our goals."

Regarding the team's training camp, he added, "The preparation is tough. The coach is working on things he wants to see in the friendly matches. All the guys are giving 100% and we want to improve and be ready for the upcoming games."

The preparation is tough. The coach is working on things he wants to see in the friendly matches. All the guys are giving 100% and we want to improve and be ready for the upcoming games.

— Kostas FortounisCommenting on the team's training camp.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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