Olympiacos add competition for ‘Hormiga’ González: Mouandilmadji joins | OneFootball

The Chadian striker lands in Greece

Armando González has just enjoyed a special night with Olympiacos by scoring on his Europa League debut, but the competition for a place in the Greek side’s attack has just increased.

Hours after the Mexican’s performance against Jagiellonia, Olympiacos announced the signing of Chadian striker Marius Mouandilmadji, who arrives from Turkish football to strengthen the team’s offense.

The 28-year-old forward spent the last few years playing for Samsunspor, where he recorded 44 goals in 119 matches. He will now have a new opportunity in European football with the Greek club.

“La Hormiga” will have a new rival for the starting spot

Mouandilmadji’s arrival changes Olympiacos’ attacking picture. After the injury to Ayoub El Kaabi, who was ruled out after the incident he suffered against Volos on September 5, González had found an opportunity to gain a bigger role.

Until now, the Mexican’s main competition had been Ukrainian striker Roman Yaremchuk, but the arrival of the Chadian forward gives the coach another option.

Mouandilmadji also arrives with recent experience at the highest level of Turkish football. Just a week ago, he started for Samsunspor and played the full 90 minutes in the loss to Corum.

Samsunspor says goodbye to its goalscorer

The Turkish club dedicated a farewell message to the forward after his departure was finalized, highlighting the commitment he showed during his time with the team.

“The fight you showed under Atatürk’s Arms, along with your physical superiority and your insatiable hunger for goals, made you a fan favorite.”

Marius will now face the challenge of adapting quickly to his new team and competing for minutes in an attack where González is looking to establish himself.

When could Marius make his debut?

Everything points to the Chadian striker getting his first opportunity with Olympiacos on September 20, when the team visits Levadiakos.

The match will also represent a new opportunity for “La Hormiga” González, who after opening his scoring account in the Europa League will look to carry that good form into the Greek league.

The battle for the spot is open, and the Mexican will have a new obstacle in his path to becoming a regular part of Olympiacos’ attack.

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