OFFICIAL: Torosidis returns to Olympiacos
Following a five-year spell in Italy, defender Vasilis Torosidis has returned to his homeland, penning a contract with former club Olympiacos.
Since initially leaving Olympiacos in 2013, Greece international right-back Torosidis enjoyed success in Italy’s Serie A, playing for AS Roma and Bologna. However, after his Bologna contract was terminated by mutual consent, the experienced 33-year old took the decision to return to the Super League and sign a deal with Olympiacos. The Piraeus club announced his arrival with this statement on social media:
“Welcome back, Vasilis!”
The length of his Olympiacos contract was not stipulated.
In an interview with Olympiacos, Torosidis expressed his emotions from the news: “When I left Olympiacos in 2013, I did say that I would return,” stated Torosidis. “I believe that this team is capable of playing at a high level and we have to forget last season in order to become champions again. A message to the fans? This will be a tough season, but we want the supporters to be on our side so we can achieve our ambitious goals together.”
Born in Xanthi, the versatile defender began his career with the local club, before moving to Olympiacos in 2007 where he would play in 185 matches, score 17 goals and make 20 assists. Torosidis transferred to AS Roma in January 2013 and then represented Bologna for two years from 2016 to 2018. With the Greek national team, he has made 96 appearances and registered 10 markers.
