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SportsSt. Pauli right-back Manolis Saliakas joins Olympiacos Piraeus for €1.3M
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FC St. Pauli right-back Manolis Saliakas (29) has officially completed a transfer to Olympiacos Piraeus for a fee of 1.3 million euros. Saliakas, who previously played for Olympiacos from 2013 to 2019 (mostly on loan), returns to the Greek club where he is now planned as a key figure to achieve their big goals, including Champions League qualifying against Nijmegen. St. Pauli's sporting director Andreas Bornemann thanked Saliakas for his passion and leadership on the pitch, noting the player's desire to play internationally for his former club. Saliakas made 120 competitive appearances for St. Pauli since joining from Giannina in 2022. The club will seek a new right-back but faces no immediate pressure as Arkadiusz Pyrka (23) can cover the position. Other potential departures from St. Pauli include Eric Smith and Joel Chima Fujita.
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The transfer of right-back Manolis Saliakas (29) from FC St. Pauli to Olympiacos Piraeus has been officially completed. Saliakas returns to the Greek club, where he was previously under contract from 2013 to 2019, though he spent most of that period out on loan.
Olympiacos plans to deploy Saliakas as a key figure in pursuit of their major objectives. The club is set to face Nijmegen in Champions League qualifying—a prospect deemed more attractive than playing with St. Pauli in the 2nd Bundesliga.
Sporting Director's Comments
St. Pauli's sporting director Andreas Bornemann (54), who brought Saliakas from Giannina in 2022, expressed his gratitude:
"Off the pitch, he is a rather reserved type, but on the grass he leads with even more passion, effort, and will, winning over the fans at Millerntor. It is understandable that he wants to seize the chance to play internationally for his former club."
Transfer Details
- Saliakas made 120 competitive appearances for St. Pauli.
- He originally joined the club on a free transfer.
- The transfer fee is €1.3 million.
Next Steps for St. Pauli
The club will now look to bring in a new right-back. However, there is no significant time pressure, as the position is well covered by Arkadiusz Pyrka (23).
Other potential departures from St. Pauli include Eric Smith (29) and Joel Chima Fujita (24).
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BILD - SportWestern
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Manolis Saliakas Leaves St. Pauli for Olympiacos Piraeus in €1.3M Transfer