📸 Tim Payne celebrates his move to Olimpia!

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·21 June 2026

📸 Tim Payne celebrates his move to Olimpia!

Tim Payne makes his first statements after finalizing his signing with Paraguay’s Olimpia, after his name became a global phenomenon.

"It wasn’t an easy decision, but it feels right. Olimpia is a great club with 48 league titles and three Copa Libertadores trophies. It’s a real step forward, and I can’t wait to put on this shirt and give it my all."

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This move to Olimpia wasn’t an easy decision, but it feels right. My wife’s from Costa Rica and our son speaks Spanish… it’s like coming home in a way Olimpia is a massive club with huge history. 48 league titles and 3 Copa Libertadores… this is a proper step up Can’t wait
– Saturday, 20 June 2026

The New Zealander also noted that it will be like coming home "in a way," since his wife and son speak Spanish because of his spouse’s nationality.

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