02.01.2026 17:07
Yusuf Yazıcı, who has not received enough playing time at Olympiakos, plans to leave the team during the winter transfer period. This season, Yusuf Yazıcı has played only 191 minutes in 11 matches and has not stood out among the preferences of head coach Jose Luis Mendilibar. His exclusion from the Champions League squad also influenced his decision to leave. It has been reported that Yusuf Yazıcı wishes to move to a club where he can find more playing opportunities, particularly expressing a desire to return to France.
Yusuf Yazıcı, who has not found enough playing time at Olympiakos, is preparing to leave the team during the winter transfer period. It has been reported that the 28-year-old national player wants to go to a club where he can find more opportunities to play and is open to the idea of returning to France.
YUSUF YAZICI UNHAPPY AT OLYMPIAKOS
Yusuf Yazıcı decided to part ways due to not receiving the desired playing time at Olympiakos, where he transferred 1.5 seasons ago. It has been stated that the experienced player wants to sign with a new team during the winter transfer period.
STAYED ON THE FIELD FOR 191 MINUTES IN THE LEAGUE
Despite participating in 11 matches in the Greek Super League this season, Yusuf Yazıcı was only able to stay on the field for 191 minutes. In the cup, he showcased an impressive performance with 4 goals and 4 assists in 4 matches, yet he could not stand out among the preferences of head coach Jose Luis Mendilibar.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SQUAD
The exclusion of the national player from the Champions League squad also played a role in his decision to leave. It was reported that Yusuf wants to play for a team where he can get more playing time.
WANTS TO RETURN TO FRANCE
It has been stated that Yusuf Yazıcı, who is not satisfied with his situation at Olympiakos, is open to returning to France, where he previously played for 3 seasons. The 28-year-old player is said to be waiting for transfer offers from Ligue 1 teams.
18.5 MILLION EURO TRANSFER IN HIS CAREER
Yusuf Yazıcı was transferred from Trabzonspor to Lille for a transfer fee of 18.5 million euros in the summer of 2019. He later played on loan for CSKA Moscow and Trabzonspor, and in the summer of 2024, he signed with Olympiakos for free. The national player had been sidelined during his first season at Olympiakos due to injury.