Mendilibar and Olympiacos continue together

Greek football club Olympiacos and their head coach, José Luis Mendilibar, have agreed to extend their partnership. The decision to continue working together was finalized during a meeting on Friday in Piraeus between club owner Vangelis Marinakis and the Spanish coach.

The meeting, which took place after the team's training session, focused on the club's current performance and future strategy. Both parties expressed mutual respect and a shared commitment to enhancing Olympiacos's competitiveness. A primary objective is to bolster the squad through strategic scouting and transfer planning, with the aim of returning the club to the top of the Greek Super League and achieving greater success in the Europa League.

Mendilibar, who is 65 years old, has been instrumental in shaping the team's direction. His vision involves building a strong squad by identifying impactful players who can make a difference on a European level. These transfer decisions will be made with Mendilibar's full approval, underscoring his central role in the team's sporting direction.

The coach had already been present at the morning training session at the Renti sports center, preparing the team for their upcoming match against Atromitos on August 28, marking the start of the Super League season. The agreement signals continuity and ambition for Olympiacos as they look to build on their recent efforts.