Midfielder Andre Horta will represent Greek club Olympiacos under Carlos Carvalhal until the end of the season on loan from Sporting de Braga, a source connected to the player told Lusa on Friday.
The 27-year-old will travel to Athens in the next few days to undergo routine medical tests and sign a contract with the current fourth-placed Greek League side until the end of the season – he is linked with Arsenal. until 2027.
The Almada-born midfielder will be in his fifth season with the Minho club and his second overseas experience after playing for North American club Los Angeles on loan from Sporting de Braga between 2018 and 2019.
The Piraeus crest will see the Benfica and Vitória de Setubal-trained athlete reunited with coach Carlos Carvalhal, who led the Minho Warriors between 2020 and 2022, and will share a dressing room with Portuguese players João Carvalho, Gelson Martins and Daniel Podence .