Olympiacos announced the signing of Zinedin Smailović at noon on Monday (July 6) Olympiacos, which is bolstering its defense with the 22-year-old, who signed a four-year contract. 

The transfer fee is expected to reach 6.5 million euros (5 million euros up front + 1.5 million in bonuses) and will mark the most expensive sale in Sandefjord’s history.

Thus, José Luis Medilibar will have the opportunity to work through the entire main phase of preseason training with a full complement of center backs, including two right-footed players (Retsos, Smailović) and two left-footed players (Pirolá, Karmo), adding depth, quality, and competition.

“Olympiacos FC announces the signing of center back Zinedin Smailović.

Born on December 20, 2003, in Stockholm, of Bosnian descent, he played for the Norwegian club Sandefjord, making 39 appearances, scoring two goals, and providing three assists.

In the past, he has played for Lecce and Lecco in Italy, as well as Taby FK and Sandvikens IF in Sweden.

“We welcome Zinedine to the Olympiacos family!” reads the full text of Olympiacos’ announcement.