David Carmo leaving Porto?
David Carmo has been sold by FC Porto to generate good revenue as part of André Villas-Boas' strategy to improve the club's finances.
David Carmo has been transferred from Porto to Olympiacos via Nottingham Forest. Nottingham Forest bought him and loaned him to Olympiacos until the summer of 2025. Olympiacos will cover his contract but will not pay any rent to Nottingham Forest.
David Carmo has officially returned to Olympiacos. Having played on loan for six months last season from Porto, he played a crucial role in winning the Conference League with 20 appearances in all competitions. Olympiacos attempted to acquire him at the end of last season, but he initially preferred to try to secure a spot in Porto's roster. Eventually, a deal was reached for him to sign a five-year contract with Nottingham Forest and be loaned to Olympiacos. The deal is valued at 15 million euros.
David Carmo will join Olympiacos on loan for the current season after signing a five-year deal with Nottingham Forest.
The Angolan international center-back began his journey to Greece on Saturday to formally join Olympiacos. The nearly two-meter-tall defender, who belonged to Porto, started his journey to Athens on Saturday to finalize his significant return to the Piraeus club in a deal worth 11 million euros plus 4 million euros and a 10% resale percentage. David Carmo will sign a five-year contract and, after formalities, will be available to José Luis Mendilibar, who was reportedly very keen on his comeback to the Reds' roster.
David Carmo is on the verge of returning to Olympiacos. Porto's coach, Vitor Bruno, admitted during a press conference that David Carmo would not be in the squad for the game against Rio Ave. The deal is expected to reach 15 million euros, potentially making it the most expensive purchase in Greek football history. The player is anticipated to be in Athens by Sunday (25/08) to finalize the transfer and sign his new contract with Olympiacos.
David Carmo is set to return to Olympiacos. He was a key player for Olympiacos last season, especially in their Conference League campaign. The coach, Mendilibar, is eager to have him back as he is crucial to the team's core structure.
The Angolan international center-back, who also holds a Portuguese passport, is set to join Olympiacos for the highest fee ever paid for a player by a Greek team. Olympiacos is on the verge of finalizing the significant transfer of David Carmo. The deal consists of a fee of 11 million euros plus 4 million euros in bonuses, and a 10% resale percentage, bringing the total agreement to 15 million euros. Portuguese sources reported on Friday night that the agreement involves the transfer of the player to Olympiacos, with reporter Bruno Andrade suggesting that the purchase was made by Forest to loan the player to Olympiacos, although this information has not been confirmed.
Porto has given in to the pressure from Carmo and Olympiacos and has given the green light for him to come to Greece. The Angolan is expected in the country today and has informed Mendilibar that he is ready to play.
David Carmo is set to make a return to Olympiacos, a move that is highly anticipated and considered very significant. Olympiacos will spend 11 million euros plus 4 million euros in bonuses, making it the most expensive transfer for a central defender in Greek football history. Carmo had previously played for Olympiacos, where he was a key player, and his return is expected to greatly strengthen the team.
According to the latest Portuguese sources, Porto is set to receive 11 million euros for the transfer plus 4 million euros as bonuses, and will also retain a 10% resale percentage for the international center-back. It has been reported that David Carmo will travel to Greece over the weekend to finalize the deal. The international center-back was excluded from Porto's squad for the game against Rio Ave, as revealed by the Portuguese club's coach. Carmo is anticipated to sign a five-year contract with Olympiacos.
Olympiacos is attempting to finalize the deal for David Carmo by Sunday to facilitate the international stopper's arrival in Greece as soon as possible. This transfer saga has been ongoing for some time for Olympiacos. While it appeared to be concluded in July, current indications suggest that the transfer will eventually be completed. At this stage, Olympiacos is working to definitively close the deal by Sunday and bring Carmo to Greece. The transfer cost for Carmo is expected to reach 15 million euros, including bonuses, with Portuguese sources estimating that it could exceed this amount.
The agreement between Olympiacos and Porto for the Angolan stopper. Important role of Mendilibar and initial information about the amounts.
Olympiacos has a significant chance of bringing back David Carmo. If Biancon leaves, Olympiacos will acquire another center back for the new season.
Olympiacos is trying to bring back David Carmo with club president Evangelos Marinakis leading the talks. A previous €12 million deal plus bonuses fell through due to promises of a starting position at Porto. The current fee is around €15 million. Portuguese media reports no departures from Porto before Saturday. Carmo, unhappy with his limited playtime, is a key target for Olympiacos.
Olympiacos is making a strong effort to find the right formula to bring David Carmo back to the team. The club is working hard, with involvement from the management and Vangelis Marinakis, to achieve a definitive deal. The transfer window remains open, and there are new and clear possibilities for reaching an agreement in the coming days.
David Carmo, the Angolan international defender, has chosen to fight for a place in Porto's starting lineup. There was an agreement between the two clubs for 12 million euros plus bonuses, but Carmo decided to stay and compete for his position at Porto. The situation remains open for Olympiacos.
Olympiacos is considering David Carmo, but the demands of Porto are exorbitant. A Bola reports that Olympiacos will pursue Carmo until the end.
David Carmo wants to fight for a starting position at Porto, but Olympiacos has a strong interest in him. Despite Carmo's desire to become a starter for the Portuguese team, Olympiacos will pursue him until the end of the transfer window. The transfer depends on Porto's stance and financial agreement.
David Carmo is not getting sufficient playing time at Porto, and the club is looking for another center-back. Olympiacos had prioritized signing the nearly two-meter-tall center-back and came very close to finalizing his return in July.
The president of FC Porto admitted that offers were received for David Carmo. The club is considering these offers while keeping in mind the need to comply with UEFA's financial fair-play requirements.
David Carmo is not in the main plans of Porto's technical staff at the beginning of the season. Olympiacos aims to take advantage of this situation if it continues. On July 10th, reports indicated that Carmo would stay at Porto as he desired, despite Olympiacos having a deal with Porto. However, by August 18th, things did not go as expected for Carmo at Porto, which changes the status and reopens the discussion for Olympiacos.
Olympiacos is waiting for David Carmo. There are indications of his exit from Porto.
Olympiacos had reached an agreement with Porto for 12 million Euros, but David Carmo was not convinced to move to Greece.
David Carmo did not stay with Olympiacos. The deals for his retention required several million euros, which was not feasible.
Olympiacos had made an official bid for David Carmo, but the two clubs did not reach a final agreement. Despite being the primary target for Olympiacos, David Carmo decided to continue at Porto and aim for a starting position.
The player is considered a valuable asset for a potential significant sale.
David Carmo played the final part of the season on loan at Olympiacos, winning the Conference League. Olympiacos has presented an offer of 12 million euros plus an additional 3 million in variables to sign the player permanently.
English clubs are also monitoring David Carmo and have estimated values similar to Olympiakos's offer of €12 million plus €3 million in performance-related bonuses.
English clubs have also shown interest in David Carmo and have him on their agenda, with valuations rivaling those offered by Olympiakos.
David Carmo has a lot of market in England. The central defender cost 20 million to SAD and this investment never had a sport return at FC Porto.
David Carmo spoke to Sport TV after winning the Liga Conferência with Olympiakos. He mentioned his gratitude to the club and his happiness at being part of it. He also mentioned his previous time with FC Porto. When asked about his future and the possibility of returning to Portugal and FC Porto, he did not provide a clear answer.
David Carmo was loaned by FC Porto in the January market, but the purchase option's value - 17.5 million euros - is very high and beyond the reality of Olympiakos.
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