Olympiacos Signs 'Red-White' Martin Atanasov
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Olympiacos has signed Bulgarian outside hitter Martin Atanasov for the upcoming season.
- Atanasov, a key player for the Bulgarian national team, was named Best Outside Hitter in the Champions League in 2022 and 2023.
- The 29-year-old brings significant experience from top European leagues to the Greek club.
Olympiacos has secured a significant transfer coup for the summer, announcing the acquisition of Bulgarian outside hitter Martin Atanasov. The 29-year-old will bolster Olympiacos's wings, adding quality, experience, and personality to the team's roster for the new season.
Atanasov arrives with an impressive resume, having played for Monza in Italy last season and recently concluding commitments in Jakarta, Indonesia. He is a cornerstone of the Bulgarian national team, with whom he won a silver medal at the 2025 World Championship, underscoring his status at the highest level of international volleyball.
With experience in Europe's strongest leagues and a career filled with accolades, the Bulgarian star has been recognized as one of Europe's top outside hitters for years. Notably, he was named the Best Outside Hitter in the Champions League for two consecutive years, in 2022 and 2023.
His arrival is expected to significantly elevate Olympiacos's performance, positioning him as a key player to watch in the Greek league next season and a prominent figure in the championship. The club officially announced the signing, highlighting Atanasov's pedigree and past achievements, including multiple Turkish league titles and individual awards.
I am very happy and excited to be a member of Olympiacos now. I can't wait to meet my new teammates and join the team.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.