Jota Silva Finalized Permanent Transfer to Olympiacos
The 27-year-old forward transitioned to the Greek club in August 2026 after two seasons at Nottingham Forest.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Soccer
Jota Silva secured a permanent transfer to Olympiacos in August 2026, following his initial arrival in Greece in July. The move concluded his tenure at Nottingham Forest, where he made 38 appearances over two seasons.
Why it matters
Silva pursued the move to Olympiacos to gain consistent playing time and compete for domestic titles in Greece. He also prioritized the chance to feature in European competition after his loan stint at Besiktas in 2025.
Jota Silva recorded 4 goals and 3 assists during his 38-game tenure at Nottingham Forest. Since joining Olympiacos, the 27-year-old has already scored 2 goals for his new club.
The players
Jota Silva
He is a 27-year-old Portugal international forward who previously played for Nottingham Forest.
Olympiacos
This is a prominent Greek professional football club that competes in the Super League Greece.
Nottingham Forest
This is an English professional football club based in Nottingham that competes in the Premier League.
Besiktas
This is a major Turkish professional sports club based in Istanbul that competes in the Turkish Süper Lig.
Crystal Palace
This is a professional English football club based in London that competes in the Premier League.
The details
Silva played for Nottingham Forest starting in 2024, including a loan spell at Besiktas during the summer of 2025. He now focuses on his career in Greece, while Nottingham Forest continues its Premier League campaign sitting 13th in the table with five points from five matches.
Timeline
Jota Silva arrived at Nottingham Forest in 2024.
Silva joined Besiktas on loan during the summer of 2025.
Silva initially joined Olympiacos in July 2026.
The transfer to Olympiacos became permanent in August 2026.
Nottingham Forest will face Crystal Palace on 11th October 2026.
Season Trajectory
Silva move follows the standard procedural framework established by the FIFA International Transfer Matching System for finalizing player registration. His departure marks a shift in Nottingham Forest attacking depth as they prepare to face Crystal Palace on 11th October 2026.
Nottingham Forest enters the match against Crystal Palace on 11th October 2026 with 5 points from 5 matches, currently holding 13th place in the league. Fantasy managers should note Silva is no longer an active Premier League player following his permanent move to the Greek league.
The takeaway
Players often seek permanent moves to prioritize European competition experience and consistent starting roles. This transition highlights the common movement of talent between Premier League clubs and major European leagues.
What happens next
Nottingham Forest is scheduled to play Crystal Palace in a Premier League match on 11th October 2026.
Further reading
For more on international roster changes, visit the Soccer section.
