Bruno Onyemaechi joins Greece’s Olympiacos from Boavista

Bruno Onyemaechi, Super Eagles defender, has joined Greece’s Olympiacos FC from Boavista in Portugal. 

The Greek club announced the signing in a statement on its website on Monday.

“The 25-year-old player joins from Portuguese club Boavista, where he made 77 appearances, scored five goals, and provided three assists,” the statement reads.

“This season, he has played in 18 matches, contributing three goals and one assist.”

According to local reports, Onyemaechi penned a four-year deal with the 2024 Europa Conference League champions and a transfer fee of €2.5 million.

Olympiacos secured the defender’s signature after a close bidding contest with Benfica and Fenerbache.

Onyemaechi joined Boavista in 2023 after a spell at Fereinse and a loan move to Vila Real in Portugal.

The Owerri-born defender debuted for the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the 6-0 defeat of Sao Tome and Principe in 2023.

He was also in the squad that finished second at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire.

Onyemaechi was the second-choice left-back behind Zaidu Sanusi.