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Pablo Maffeo: 'You can't say no when the biggest club in Greece wants you'
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Pablo Maffeo: 'You can't say no when the biggest club in Greece wants you'

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Spanish right-back Pablo Maffeo has arrived in Athens to finalize his transfer to Olympiacos.
  • Maffeo expressed excitement about joining the Greek club, calling it an easy decision when the "biggest club in Greece" wants you.
  • He is eager to meet his new teammates, learn about the city, and begin preparations.

Spanish right-back Pablo Maffeo has arrived in Athens to finalize his transfer to Olympiacos, with the deal entering its final stages. The 28-year-old defender landed in the Greek capital on Wednesday afternoon to complete the remaining details of his agreement with the "Reds."

It was a very easy decision. When the biggest club in Greece wants you, you can't say no, I've come with a lot of desire, I'm very excited and I hope to achieve many things.

— Pablo MaffeoPablo Maffeo expressing his enthusiasm upon arriving in Athens to finalize his transfer to Olympiacos.

Maffeo did not hide his enthusiasm for the new challenge in his career, emphasizing that the prospect of joining Olympiacos was enough to convince him immediately. "It was a very easy decision. When the biggest club in Greece wants you, you can't say no," Maffeo stated upon his arrival.

I've come with a lot of desire to get to know the city, the club, my teammates, and to start preparations with them.

— Pablo MaffeoPablo Maffeo detailing his eagerness to integrate with Olympiacos.

He added that he was very eager to join the team and had been in constant contact with the club during his vacation. "I've come with a lot of desire to get to know the city, the club, my teammates, and to start preparations with them," he said.

I have seen through the internet. Nowadays, you can see these things easily and I have seen some matches when I was in Spain, I have seen the atmosphere. I myself am very warm, I have a lot of passion and I hope to show it on the field.

— Pablo MaffeoPablo Maffeo discussing his prior knowledge of Olympiacos and his playing style.

Maffeo has observed the team's atmosphere through online channels and has watched some matches while in Spain. He described himself as a passionate player and hopes to demonstrate that on the field. He also mentioned that he had not yet spoken with the coach but would do so when the time was right, reiterating that Olympiacos's proposal required no second thought.

I haven't spoken with him yet, I will speak with him when the time comes, but he didn't need to convince me of anything. As soon as I received Olympiacos's proposal, there was no need for a second thought to come, I discussed it with my wife and we are very happy to be here.

— Pablo MaffeoPablo Maffeo explaining that the decision to join Olympiacos was immediate and required no further persuasion.
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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.

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