Olympiacos ends interest in Petar Stanic

Olympiacos FC has officially ended negotiations for the signing of Serbian midfielder Petar Stanic. Despite conflicting reports in Bulgaria suggesting that Stanic had already said goodbye to his Ludogorets teammates to facilitate a move to Greece, club officials in Piraeus have denied the validity of these claims. Olympiacos stated that they have paused all interest in the player for several days, citing a shift in tactical priorities. The acquisition of Jota Silva, who can operate in various attacking positions, and the progress on a potential deal for Girona's Roca have led the team to focus their recruitment efforts elsewhere. Manager Jose Luis Mendilibar has prioritized the signing of a high-level midfielder to strengthen the central axis, specifically seeking a player for the number 6-8 positions. Profiles including Nordin Amrabat, Marcelo Brozovic, and Remo Freuler have been considered for this role. The transfer window remains open for approximately two months, leaving room for further squad adjustments.