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Olympiacos Announces Signing of Norwegian Defender Holmgren Pedersen
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Olympiacos Announces Signing of Norwegian Defender Holmgren Pedersen

From Ta Nea · () Greek

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

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  • Greek club Olympiacos has signed Norwegian international defender Marcus Holmgren Pedersen.
  • Pedersen, 26, previously played for Torino and has experience in Serie A and Eredivisie.
  • He has represented Norway 36 times, including in the recent World Cup quarterfinals.

Greek football club Olympiacos has officially announced the signing of Norwegian international defender Marcus Holmgren Pedersen. The 26-year-old right-back joins the Piraeus-based club, adding significant experience from top European leagues to their squad.

Pedersen arrives with a notable track record, having played for Torino in Italy's Serie A, where he made 64 appearances. His career also includes stints with Feyenoord in the Eredivisie, where he played 89 games, and Sassuolo during the 2023-2024 season. He previously played for Tromsø IL and Molde FK in Norway.

Internationally, Pedersen has earned 36 caps for the Norwegian national team. He was part of the squad that reached the quarterfinals of the recent World Cup, featuring in four matches during their impressive run.

Olympiacos welcomed Pedersen, noting his extensive experience with 87 Serie A appearances, 60 in the Eredivisie, 14 in the Europa League, and 10 in the Conference League. His arrival is seen as a key addition to the team as they prepare for new challenges.

Marcus, welcome to Olympiacos!

— Olympiacos FCThe official welcome message from the club upon announcing the signing.
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