Greek football’s brightest talent, 18-year-old Olympiakos midfielder Christos Mouzakitis, is at the centre of a major January transfer battle.
According to multiple reports in Greece, Manchester United have formally submitted a bid of €28 million for the Corfu-born starlet, with manager Ruben Amorim personally pushing for the signing as he rebuilds the Red Devils’ midfield.
However, Real Madrid remain marginally ahead in the race. The Spanish giants, who faced Mouzakitis in the Champions League last week, are preparing an improved offer around the €30 million mark and are widely regarded as the player’s dream destination – the teenager has repeatedly stated that playing at the Santiago Bernabéu is his ultimate ambition.
Olympiakos’ position remains firm: the Greek champions value their academy product at a minimum of €40 million and have made it clear they will only enter serious negotiations for proposals that exceed €30 million. This stance is backed by precedent – the Piraeus club rejected a €40 million approach from Brighton & Hove Albion in the summer.
Key facts
- Born: 9 December 2006 (turns 19 this month)
- Contract with Olympiakos until June 2029
- 2024/25 accolades: Greek Super League Young Player of the Season, Team of the Season, Golden Boy Web winner (first Greek winner)
- Recent highlight: Man-of-the-match level performance vs Real Madrid (26 Nov 2025)
With the January window now open, Greece is bracing itself to lose one of its most exciting prospects in years. Whether Mouzakitis heads to Old Trafford or fulfils his Bernabéu dream, the next few weeks will decide the immediate future of Hellenic football’s golden boy..
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