Omar Richards is officially an Aris player!
The 29-year-old left back arrived in Thessaloniki on Thursday, August 20, underwent the necessary medical exams, and signed a contract running through the summer of 2030.
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This marks your return to Greece after two years with Olympiacos, having spent the previous two seasons in Portugal on loan from Nottingham Forest to Rio Ave. He has also previously played for Reading, making 104 appearances for the club, and has 17 appearances for Bayern Munich, where he played during the 2021–22 season.
In his first comments as an Aris player, Richards said:
“I’m really excited about this new chapter in my career.
I’ve played in Greece before, so I know the stature and momentum my new team has. I’m coming in with a lot of enthusiasm and a willingness to work hard alongside my new teammates so we can achieve great things with Aris this upcoming season.
We want to bring success and joy to our fans. We want to excel in the Greek league and be among the top teams, while also returning to European competitions.
I want to be part of this effort, and I’ll give it my all to help us achieve our goals.”
The announcement from Aris FC:
“Aris FC announces the signing of Omar Richards from Nottingham Forest.
Omar Tyrell Crawford Richards, as is his full name, was born on February 15, 1998, in London (he is of Jamaican descent).
Our team’s new signing has signed a four-year contract.
Omar Richards took his first steps in soccer at the Kinetic Academy. He then moved to Reading FC (initially joining the youth teams) where he made his professional debut in the Championship and quickly established himself as one of the most promising left backs in England, earning a spot on the (U21).
His talent stood out, and his outstanding performances attracted the interest of Bayern Munich, which signed him in the summer of 2021. During his time in Bavaria, he made 12 appearances across all competitions, winning the Bundesliga and competing in the Champions League.
In the summer of 2022, Nottingham Forest paid 8.5 million euros to bring him back to England.
He was subsequently loaned out to Olympiacos and then to Rio Ave. With the Portuguese team, he had a busy season, making 34 appearances.
This past summer, he returned to Nottingham Forest and participated fully in the English team’s preseason training.
As of today, Omar Tyrell Crawford Richards is part of the ARIS family!
OMAR RICHARDS JOINS ARIS! #Welcome to #ARISFAMILY @OTRichards_
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