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Taxiarchis Fountas Transfer from Trabzonspor to OFI

Taxiarchis Fountas, the international Greek forward, was presented at a press conference by the strongman of the team, Michalis Bousis. Bousis mentioned that they had the opportunity to speak with Fountas a month ago and felt a good connection with him from the first time they talked via facetime. Bousis was determined to bring Fountas to OFI and did everything possible to make it happen. OFI made a financial effort to acquire Fountas.

Taxiarchis Fountas has officially signed a two-year contract with OFI. In his first statements, he emphasized the faith shown in him by Michalis Bousis and Lysandros, which played a significant role in his decision to join the club. Fountas expressed his desire to return to his homeland and help OFI achieve its goals.

Taxiarchis Fountas completed his transfer to OFI and was presented at a press conference by Michalis Bousis. Fountas, a 28-year-old international Greek forward, joined OFI on a free transfer after leaving Trabzonspor. He arrived in Heraklion on the morning of Thursday, August 29th, and the transfer was officially announced the same afternoon. Fountas signed a two-year contract, until the summer of 2026. He previously played in Greece for Panionios, AEK, and Asteras Aktor, and abroad for Salzburg, Rapid Vienna, D.C. United, and Trabzonspor. He has made 18 appearances for the Greek national team, scoring one goal and providing two assists.

Taxiarchis Fountas has been presented at OFI by the club's owner and president, Michalis Bousis. The presentation took place at the press room of 'Th. Vardinogiannis' stadium and was streamed live.

Taxiarchis Fountas arrived in Heraklion on Thursday morning (29/8), and OFI announced his signing with a video on social media. The 28-year-old Greek international forward will be presented by the club's leadership at a press conference at 14:00 in "Genti Koule" stadium. OFI's social media post featured a jersey with Fountas' name and the number 19, captioned "Taxi is here."

OFI has reached a verbal agreement with the international Greek forward Taxiarchis Fountas, who is expected to arrive in Heraklion in the coming hours. The two sides have been in negotiations for days and have now found the golden mean for the "marriage" to take place. Fountas had reportedly expressed his intention to return to Greece after seven years, and OFI is the team giving him this opportunity. Fountas is set to be in Heraklion on the morning of Thursday (29/8) to formally complete his transfer to the Cretans. A press conference with the club's strongman, Michalis Bousis, is scheduled for the same day at noon.

OFI is making an 'all in' effort to secure the transfer of the international Greek forward, Taxiarchis Fountas, who recently terminated his contract with Trabzonspor. In a recent interview, Fountas mentioned that his main goal was to return to Greece, and OFI offers him this opportunity. If the transfer is completed, it will be a significant move both in terms of his career and financially, as he will receive a substantial contract to repatriate.

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