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Giorgos Masouras' emotional farewell to Olympiacos

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Giorgos Masouras officially announced his departure from Olympiacos, moving to NEO in Saudi Arabia.
  • The Greek international winger shared an emotional farewell message on social media, reflecting on his dream of playing for the club.
  • Masouras played 380 games, scored 57 goals, and won championships and cups during his tenure, culminating in a European trophy.

Giorgos Masouras has officially bid farewell to Olympiacos, confirming his move to NEO in Saudi Arabia. The Greek international winger shared a deeply emotional message on social media, reflecting on his lifelong dream of playing for the club.

What would a small child, a fan of Olympiacos, say if they were told that one day they would play for Olympiacos?

โ€” Giorgos MasourasIn his farewell social media post, reflecting on his childhood dream.

In his heartfelt post, Masouras described the surreal experience of fulfilling a childhood dream. He recounted how, as a young fan, the idea of playing for Olympiacos would have seemed impossible. Yet, he went on to play 380 games, score 57 goals, and experience significant European nights, championships, and cups. The pinnacle of his career with the club was winning a European trophy, a dream he cherished from childhood.

I will play 380 games, score 57 goals, experience great European nights, win championships and cupsโ€ฆ And, most importantly, I will make the dream of every Olympiacos fan come true: to win a European trophy with the Legend.

โ€” Giorgos MasourasRecounting his achievements and the realization of his dream.

Masouras expressed profound gratitude for his time at Olympiacos, emphasizing the family atmosphere he found among teammates who became brothers. He thanked the club's president and staff for their trust and support, allowing him to live out his dream. His message highlighted not just the on-field achievements but also the personal growth and cherished memories made during his tenure.

I lived it. From childhood until today. I lived it from a young age through the European nights, the failures and the sorrows, the missed opportunities for distinction, the magical nights in derbies and the great victories.

โ€” Giorgos MasourasDescribing his lifelong connection to the club.
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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.