Olympiacos restructures scouting department amid organizational changes

Olympiacos FC is undergoing a significant reorganization of its scouting and transfer operations as of August 30, 2026. Thomas Benedet has been appointed as the new head of the scouting department, returning to the club where he previously served as a long-time associate of José Anigo and worked within the academy system. Meanwhile, Christos Akkas, who previously held the position, is transitioning into a new role within the broader group of clubs owned by Vangelis Marinakis, where he will facilitate cooperation between Nottingham Forest, Rio Ave, and Olympiacos.

These structural adjustments follow a meeting between Vangelis Marinakis and head coach José Luis Mendilibar. The club leadership reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the competitive performance of recent player investments made over the last three transfer windows. Consequently, the team is implementing radical changes to its scouting methodology and decision-making processes to ensure better sporting results. The reorganization is part of an ongoing effort to optimize the club's transfer operations and alignment across the international network of clubs under the Marinakis group.