Rodinei reflects on transfer from Olympiacos to Santos

Brazilian defender Rodinei has officially joined Santos, marking his departure from the Greek club Olympiacos. During his presentation on September 15, 2026, the player revealed that the transfer process was initiated by Alexandre Mattos and happened very quickly. Despite expressing happiness and comfort during his time in Greece, Rodinei stated that he felt a desire to experience the atmosphere of Brazilian football once again. He emphasized that the decision was difficult, particularly concerning his family, but believes it was the right choice for his career.

Santos is currently competing in the Copa Sudamericana, where they hold a 2-0 lead against Atletico Mineiro following the first leg of the quarterfinals. Rodinei noted the team's need to remain focused and take each match one step at a time to maintain their advantage. Regarding his international career, the defender clarified that he has not received any call-ups to the Brazilian national team to date. He affirmed that his current priority remains fully focused on his club commitments rather than potential international selection.