Olympiacos secures 23-year-old Gustavo Puerta via Nottingham Forest deal

On August 30 and 31, 2026, reports confirmed that Olympiacos has reached a verbal agreement to sign 23-year-old Colombian midfielder Gustavo Puerta. The transfer, valued at 16 million euros, was executed by activating the player's release clause with his current club, Racing Santander. The acquisition is part of a strategic move by owner Evangelos Marinakis, involving his English club, Nottingham Forest.

According to the agreement, Puerta will formally sign with Nottingham Forest before being immediately sent on loan to Olympiacos for the current season. This arrangement allows the Colombian international to compete in the Europa League with the Greek side. The deal followed intense competition for the player’s services, with interest previously reported from Benfica and Eintracht Frankfurt. Despite earlier uncertainties regarding the player's preference for Portugal, Olympiacos successfully secured his commitment, as confirmed by reporting in both Colombia and Spain.

This move marks a significant addition to the Olympiacos squad as they prepare for European competition. With the verbal agreement reached and the release clause paid to Racing Santander, the club is now finalizing the administrative steps to integrate the midfielder into Jose Luis Mendilibar's team.