In a move of particular significance for the present and future of the club, Olympiacos BC announced the renewal of its contract with Giorgos Bartzokas through the summer of 2029, confirming its absolute confidence in the man who has led the “Red-and-Whites” to the top of Europe and Greece.

The Angelopoulos brothers made sure to secure one of the team’s most important “assets” early on, keeping the most successful coach in Olympiacos history on the bench. Bartzokas is the architect of the Piraeus club’s modern competitive identity, having built a team with a clear philosophy, stability, and a champion’s mentality.

This season was yet another vindication of the management’s decision to stand behind the Greek coach, as Olympiacos managed to win the EuroLeague and the Greek championship, capping off a dream season. Bartzokas’s continued tenure ensures the continuity of a successful plan, with the goal of keeping the “Red-and-Whites” among the elite of European basketball.

By renewing his contract through 2029, Olympiacos is sending a clear message that it is investing in stability and continuity, keeping at the helm the man who has linked his name to some of the most glorious moments in the club’s history

The announcement in detail:

Olympiacos BC announces the renewal of its contract with head coach Giorgos Bartzokas for the next three years.

At a time when consistency and faith in our vision are of inestimable value, we continue together on a path filled with passion, hard work, and high expectations.

Coach Bartzokas is not merely our team’s head coach. He is the heart and soul of a philosophy built day by day through dedication, hard work, and a belief in victory. His presence on the bench is a guarantee of stability and inspiration.

TOGETHER we have experienced historic moments and great successes, winning:
* 2 EuroLeague titles (2013, 2026)
* 1 FIBA Intercontinental Cup (2013)
* 4 Greek Championships (2022, 2023, 2025, 2026)
* 3 Greek Cups (2022, 2023, 2024)
* 4 Greek Super Cups (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)

TOGETHER, we look ahead with the goal of even greater achievements.

For the next three years, we will continue united and stronger than ever, aiming to raise the bar even higher.

Olympiacos presidents Panagiotis and Giorgos Angelopoulos, shook hands with the most successful coach in the team’s history within minutes and subsequently issued the following statement to www.olympiacosbc.gr:

“The renewal of our partnership with Giorgos Bartzokas for another three years is not just a formal agreement. It is the continuation of a shared journey that has long since ceased to be measured in dates and contracts and has already been indelibly and gloriously etched into the club’s history.

Our trust in him is unquestionable, strong, and has been earned through hard work, resilience, consistency, and results that speak for themselves. Over the years, Giorgos Bartzokas has proven that he possesses the personality, knowledge, and dedication required to lead Olympiacos at the highest level. He shapes the team’s mindset and builds its identity and character on the court with the conviction of a man who never compromises on his vision.

Together, we’ve experienced moments that cannot be captured in a simple narrative. Triumphs that have become part of our collective memory, culminating in this year’s EuroLeague and Greek Championship titles. Moments that were not the result of luck or circumstance, but the natural outcome of unwavering dedication to a shared goal.

We are in one of the brightest chapters in Olympiacos’ history—not to admire it from afar, but to continue writing the next ones. What has already been achieved is not enough for us. We respect it, we honor it, but we turn it into a foundation for what lies ahead.

Because Olympiacos was not born to follow and imitate. It was born to blaze its own trail to the top. And with Giorgos Bartzokas on the bench, it will continue to do so UNTIL THE VERY END, in a manner befitting its history, values, and heritage.

Together, we all take our places in the stands, alongside the ordinary fans of the Legend, and we unite as one to protect the greatness of the Club.”

Giorgos Bartzokas also spoke on Olympiacos’ official website shortly after renewing his contract with the team. The three-time European Coach of the Year shared his own message about the future:

“Renewing our partnership for the next three years fills me with joy and emotion. For me, Olympiacos is much more than just a professional home. It is my team, my home, and the longest journey of my career in this field. Together with the club, I’ve been privileged to experience unforgettable moments, and it is our collective duty to fight for even more.

Above all, I want to thank our team’s presidents, Giorgos and Panagiotis Angelopoulos, for the steadfast relationship of trust we’ve built over all these years. A relationship forged on mutual respect, honesty, and a shared vision for the progress of Olympiacos.

The two-way connection with our fans is, for me, an inexhaustible source of strength. It is the fuel that drives me to continue with the same passion and the same sense of responsibility toward the team.

The emotions that Olympiacos gives us cannot be repaid. The only way to repay them is through our relentless effort to make the club bigger, stronger, and as worthy of its history as possible.

We continue with humility and a hunger to succeed.”

*photo source: olympiacosbc