Pablo Maffeo Transfers from Mallorca to Olympiacos After Relegation
Pablo Maffeo, 28-year-old right-back for RCD Mallorca, has confirmed his transfer to Greek club Olympiacos after Mallorca’s relegation to Spain’s Second Division. The move, valued at approximately €3 million, sees Maffeo sign a three-season contract under coach José Luis Mendilibar. Maffeo expressed excitement about joining a “super team” with Champions League ambitions, thanked Mallorca fans for five seasons of support, and defended outgoing coach Demichelis. The transfer was finalized as Maffeo traveled from Palma to Greece.
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Olympiacos signs Pablo Maffeo from Mallorca for €3 million
On June 20, Olympiacos officially announced the signing of 28-year-old Spanish right-back Pablo Maffeo from Mallorca. Although the club did not disclose the fee, Transfermarkt reports it is €3 million. Maffeo, born in Barcelona, played for Mallorca since 2021, making 160 appearances with 5 goals and 15 assists. He has also played for Girona, Huesca, Stuttgart, and Manchester City. Last season, he was a starter for Mallorca in La Liga, making 31 appearances, and has a total of 211 appearances in Spain's top division. He joins the Greek club and is welcomed to the 'Legends' family.
虎扑 - 足球Pablo Maffeo Departs RCD Mallorca for Olympiacos After Relegation
RCD Mallorca has confirmed the transfer of Spanish-Argentine defender Pablo Maffeo to Greek club Olympiacos, marking the second major departure following the team's relegation. Maffeo, who joined Mallorca in 2021 on loan before being permanently acquired, made 160 appearances, scoring 5 goals and providing 15 assists. His exit comes after public comments last year suggesting his time at the club was 'over,' which caused fan unrest. The club thanked him for his service and wished him well. Mallorca faces a significant squad overhaul, with Kosovar striker Vedat Muriqi reportedly undergoing a medical at Fenerbahce and Martín Demichelis finalizing a move to German side Leipzig. The departures follow an unexpected relegation last season.
FútbolPablo Maffeo Transferred to Olympiacos from Mallorca for €3 Million
RCD Mallorca has officially announced the transfer of right-back Pablo Maffeo to Greek club Olympiacos for approximately €3 million. The 26-year-old Catalan defender will sign a three-season contract. This transfer ends Maffeo's five-year spell at Mallorca, during which he played 150 matches and became an undisputed starter at right-back. The move was reportedly requested by Olympiacos manager José Luis Mendilibar. Maffeo's departure is the second of the season for Mallorca, following Cyle Larin's move to Southampton, and comes amid the 'Demichelis Case' controversy that had kept the club silent for twelve days. Mallorca's sporting department now faces the task of rebuilding the right-back position.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaPablo Maffeo Transferred to Olympiacos from Mallorca
RCD Mallorca officially announced the transfer of Catalan full-back Pablo Maffeo to Greek club Olympiacos for approximately 3 million euros. The 28-year-old will sign a three-season contract, joining after a five-year stint at Mallorca where he played 150 matches, establishing himself as an undisputed right-back. The move, reportedly requested by Olympiacos coach Jose Luis Mendilibar, represents the second departure of the season for Mallorca, following Cyle Larin's transfer to Southampton. The club is still awaiting the official announcement of Vedat Muriqi's move to Fenerbahce. Maffeo's departure leaves the sports department needing to rebuild the right-back position.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaPablo Maffeo Transferred to Olympiacos for €3 Million
Mallorca has accelerated its player exodus as the club prepares for a promotion push to La Liga's First Division. After Cyle Larin's move to Southampton and Muriqi's impending transfer to Turkey, right-back Pablo Maffeo has been sold to Greek club Olympiacos for approximately €3 million. The Catalan full-back will sign a three-season contract. Olympiacos manager Mendilibar specifically requested Maffeo's signing. Maffeo ends his five-year stint at Mallorca with 150 appearances, having been an undisputed starter at right-back. His departure leaves a gap in Mallorca's defense that the sports department must now fill.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaPablo Maffeo Leaves Mallorca to Join Olympiacos for Champions League
Pablo Maffeo, 28-year-old right-back, is leaving RCD Mallorca after five seasons to join Olympiacos, managed by Mendilibar, and play in the Champions League. Maffeo was seen traveling to Greece and expressed happiness about the new challenge, stating he is joining a 'super team' to win all goals. He also praised outgoing coach Martín Demichelis, who has an offer from RB Leipzig, and thanked Mallorca fans for their support, hoping for the club's quick return to the First Division.
FútbolPablo Maffeo Confirms Olympiacos Transfer: 'I Needed It for a Long Time'
Pablo Maffeo, a full-back for Mallorca, has been spotted at Palma airport heading to Greece to finalize his transfer to Olympiacos. The player confirmed the move, expressing excitement about the project and stating he had been seeking this change for several transfer windows. Maffeo also defended Mallorca coach Demichelis against critics, asking what others would have done in his place. He thanked Mallorca fans for their support over the last five seasons and expressed hope the club returns to the First Division soon. The transfer is reported to be imminent, with the agreement already reached according to earlier reports.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaMaffeo confirms Olympiacos move: 'I needed this for a long time'
Pablo Maffeo, a full-back for RCD Mallorca, has confirmed his transfer to Greek club Olympiacos. Speaking to Tribuna Sol at Palma airport before departing for Greece, Maffeo expressed happiness and excitement about the project, stating he had sought the move for several transfer windows. He described Olympiacos as a 'super team' with ambitions to win everything. Maffeo also defended outgoing Mallorca coach Demichelis against critics and thanked Mallorca fans for their support over the past five seasons, expressing hope the club returns to La Liga soon. The transfer is reported as a done deal, with Maffeo set to sign his new contract in Greece.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaPablo Maffeo Confirms Olympiacos Transfer: 'I Needed This for a Long Time'
Pablo Maffeo, full-back for RCD Mallorca, has confirmed his transfer to Greek club Olympiacos. Speaking to Tribuna Sol at Palma airport before departing for Greece, Maffeo expressed excitement about the move, stating he had sought it for several transfer windows. He described Olympiacos as a 'super team' with ambitions to win everything. Maffeo also defended Mallorca coach Demichelis against critics, asking what they would have done in his place. He thanked Mallorca fans for their support over five seasons and expressed hope the club returns to La Liga's First Division soon. The transfer is expected to be finalized within hours.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaPablo Maffeo to Join Olympiacos After Mallorca Relegation
Real Mallorca defender Pablo Maffeo is set to become a new player for Greek club Olympiacos, pending no last-minute changes. The 28-year-old right-back will sign a three-season contract and play under coach José Luis Mendilibar, who is a strong supporter of the player. Olympiacos will pay Mallorca approximately three million euros for the transfer. Maffeo, who holds both Spanish and Argentine nationality, had previously expressed his desire to leave Mallorca following the team's relegation to the Spanish Second Division. He originally joined Mallorca on loan from Stuttgart, with the club later exercising a purchase option of around 3.5 million euros. After five seasons with the Balearic side, Maffeo now aims to succeed in the Greek Super League.
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