ATHENS, Greece – In a significant move for both player and club, Iranian international striker Mehdi Taremi has officially joined Greek Super League champions Olympiacos on a multi-year contract. The transfer brings an end to months of speculation and marks a new chapter for the prolific forward.
The deal was finalized after Taremi, who was in camp with the Iranian national team for a CAFA Nations Cup 2025 tournament in Tajikistan, received special permission from his coach. He departed on a private jet to Athens, Greece, on Sunday, underwent and passed his medical examinations, and signed his contract before returning to rejoin his national team duties.
Transfer Details and Contract
According to widespread reports from major Greek media outlets and renowned international football journalists, including Fabrizio Romano, Olympiacos secured Taremi’s services for a modest transfer fee of approximately €2-2.5 million. This represents a significant coup for the Piraeus-based club, as the 31-year-old striker was available on a free transfer just last summer.
Taremi has signed a contract that will see him earn over €2 million per season. His arrival is a major statement of intent from Olympiacos as they prepare for a demanding campaign on both domestic and European fronts.
A New Challenge for Taremi
Upon his arrival in Athens, Taremi expressed his excitement about the new challenge. “I am very happy to join Olympiacos. Everyone knows how big and popular this club is, and I hope I can help the team,” he stated.
He also addressed the prospect of competing for a starting role with the club’s other attackers, including AFCON hero Ayoub El Kaabi and Ukrainian forward Roman Yaremchuk. “We are all here to help the team succeed, and the main goal is the success of the club. I am ready to compete and contribute in any way I can.”
From Milan to Piraeus
Taremi joins Olympiacos after a single season with Italian giants Inter Milan, where he arrived as a free agent following a highly successful stint with FC Porto. While often used in a rotational role at Inter, the Iranian made 43 appearances across Serie A and European competitions, scoring three goals and providing nine assists, playing a part in the Nerazzurri’s Scudetto-winning campaign.
Before choosing Olympiacos, Taremi was a sought-after commodity, attracting serious interest from several European clubs and notably turning down lucrative offers from Brazilian powerhouses Flamengo and Botafogo.
What This Move Means
For Olympiacos, this is a marquee signing. Taremi brings a wealth of experience from top European leagues and the UEFA Champions League, along with a proven track record of goalscoring and playmaking. His presence immediately bolsters their attack as they seek to dominate the Greek Super League once more.
For Taremi, the move offers a central role in an ambitious project and the guaranteed opportunity to feature in the UEFA Champions League. Olympiacos will face a “group of death” featuring European heavyweights Real Madrid, AC Milan, and Borussia Dortmund, providing Taremi with a perfect stage to showcase his talents.
Olympiacos currently sits atop the Greek Super League table with a perfect six points from their opening two matches. The addition of a player of Taremi’s caliber makes them a formidable force as they look to achieve success both at home and on the continent’s biggest stage.