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Marcus Holmgren Pedersen Arrives in Athens, Eager to Join Olympiacos
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Marcus Holmgren Pedersen Arrives in Athens, Eager to Join Olympiacos

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Norwegian right-back Marcus Holmgren Pedersen has arrived in Athens to finalize his transfer to Olympiacos after the club reached an agreement with Torino.
  • The 26-year-old expressed excitement about joining the Greek team and understanding its high ambitions.
  • Pedersen is scheduled for medical and physical tests on Friday before signing a four-year contract, potentially extending to 2030.

Norwegian right-back Marcus Holmgren Pedersen has landed in Athens, marking a significant step towards his transfer to Greek football giants Olympiacos. The 26-year-old arrived Thursday evening, following the finalization of a deal between Olympiacos and Italian club Torino.

Pedersen conveyed his enthusiasm upon arrival, stating, "I'm very happy to be here, I'm very excited and can't wait to start." He acknowledged awareness of Olympiacos' strong aspirations and mentioned discussions with former teammate Omar Elabdellaoui regarding the passionate support from the club's fanbase.

The player is set to undergo his medical examinations and ergometric tests on Friday. Upon successful completion, he is expected to sign a contract that will keep him at the Piraeus-based club for four years, potentially extending his stay until 2030.

His arrival is anticipated to bolster Olympiacos' defense as they pursue their ambitious goals for the season.

I'm very happy to be here, I'm very excited and can't wait to start.

— Marcus Holmgren PedersenThe new Olympiacos signing expresses his feelings upon arriving in Athens.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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