Olympiacos appoints Imanol Alguacil as head coach replacing Jose Luis Mendilibar

Olympiacos officially parted ways with head coach Jose Luis Mendilibar on September 9, 2026, ending a tenure marked by historic achievements. During his time at the club, the Basque manager led the team to its first-ever European title, winning the 2024 UEFA Conference League, followed by a domestic double in the 2025 season commemorating the club's 100-year history. Mendilibar expressed pride in his contributions and gratitude toward the club’s leadership, specifically owner Vangelis Marinakis.

Following the departure, the club acted quickly to appoint 55-year-old Imanol Alguacil, who arrived in Athens to take charge. Alguacil previously spent seven seasons at Real Sociedad and a stint with Saudi Arabian club Al-Shabab. His appointment, confirmed by club officials on September 10, involves a reported 2+1 year contract. Owner Vangelis Marinakis officially presented Alguacil to the squad at the Renti training facility on Thursday, setting immediate goals to secure the Greek league championship and progress in the Europa League. The club has also begun restructuring the technical staff as part of this transition.