Greek football club Olympiacos have officially announced the signing of 34-year-old Swiss international midfielder Remo Freuler following his departure from Italian side Bologna. The Piraeus club confirmed the contract agreement on August 17, 2026.
Freuler will immediately join team training, meeting his new teammates and working under head coach Jose Luis Mendilibar. The midfielder became a free agent after his cooperation with Bologna ended, selecting Olympiacos for the next stage of his career.
Olympiacos FC published a social media announcement on August 17, 2026, introducing Freuler to supporters.
Upcoming transfer activity
Following the announcement of Freuler, Olympiacos are preparing to complete the signing of Nair Tiknizyan. The player landed in Greece on Monday morning, August 17, 2026, and will undergo medical examinations before signing his contract.
Career statistics and club history
In an official statement, Olympiacos outlined the background of Freuler, who was born on April 15, 1992. The midfielder spent the past three years with Bologna, making 123 appearances across all competitions, including 40 during the completed season.
During the 2022-2023 season, Freuler played for English club Nottingham Forest, featuring in 33 matches. Prior to his time in England, he spent six years with Italian side Atalanta between 2016 and 2022, recording 260 appearances along with 21 goals and 23 assists.
Freuler began his career in the youth academy of Swiss club Winterthur before continuing at GC Zurich U21. He subsequently played for Grasshoppers, Winterthur's first team, and Luzern.
International record and overall appearances
Throughout his career, Freuler has made 301 appearances in Serie A, 28 in the UEFA Champions League, 24 in the UEFA Europa League, and 28 in the Premier League. He has earned 94 caps for the Switzerland national team, scoring 11 goals.
The official statement from Olympiacos concluded by welcoming Freuler to the club.
Olympiacos, based in the port city of Piraeus, are one of Greece's most prominent football clubs and regular competitors in European tournaments. The addition of Freuler strengthens their midfield options under Mendilibar ahead of the upcoming campaign.
