Olympiacos: Offer of 6 million to Milosevic, but he says "no"

Olympiacos dropped the €6 million "hammer" on Stuttgart for Jovan Milosevic, but the ball is out of play. The Piraeus put their hand deep in their pocket for the 20-year-old Serbian forward, but the player is not convinced and keeps a wait-and-see attitude towards the Greek project. According to German publications, the Red Whites' proposal is specific and complete, aiming to elicit the "yes" from the German team.

Milosevic is coming off a season that spoke of a great future, as on loan at Partizan and Werder Bremen he "wrote" 19 goals and 6 assists in 36 appearances. These numbers justify the aggressive move of Olympiakos, which is looking for a ready scorer. The real obstacle, however, is not the negotiation with the Germans, but the psychology of the player himself.

Despite the money and the chance to play for a title-winning team, Milosevic hesitates. The prospect of Super League doesn't excite him at the moment, with the Serb preferring to stay in a league he feels suits his style better. The amount of 6 million is not just a financial offer, but a statement of intent about the value of a 20-year-old who has just "broken" the lights.

However, Milosevic's refusal highlights the harsh reality for Greek teams: money may open doors, but career path closes others. The Serb forward isn't just looking for a paycheck, he's betting on his development, looking to the Bundesliga or similar leagues as the right accelerator for his talent, rather than the tactical and physical pressure of the Super League. For Piraeus, the pursuit of Milosevic marks a shift in transfer policy—targeting young, proven goalscorers instead of veterans in the katifask.

His record 19 goals in two different leagues (Serbia and Germany) demonstrates adaptability and instinct in the box, traits that are missing from the roster. Still, relying on a player who needs persuasion is a dangerous game. Unless management quickly changes strategy or uses European involvement as a lever of persuasion, it risks burning through the summer chasing ghosts while rivals close their gaps.

What is going to happen? Olympiacos are now called upon to play all their cards on the negotiating table to change the player's opinion. If they fail to sell their plan and overcome Milosevic's reluctance, the transfer falls through and Piraeus will have to look elsewhere to cover themselves in attack. Read at Gazzetta.gr