Olympiacos announces loan signing of Portuguese winger Jota Silva from Nottingham Forest
The Greek club confirmed the 27-year-old's arrival from the Premier League side on Thursday, with Silva joining pre-season training in the Netherlands.
Olympiacos officially confirmed the signing of Portuguese winger Jota Silva on a loan deal from Nottingham Forest on Thursday, 9 July 2026. The 27-year-old has already joined the club's pre-season training camp in the Netherlands, having arrived on Tuesday evening.
Career path
Born on 1 August 1999 in Melres, Portugal, Silva came through the youth ranks of Sousense and later played for Paços Ferreira, Espinho, Leixões, and Casa Pia before making the jump to Vitória Guimarães in 2022. His breakout season came in 2023–24, when he scored 15 goals and provided seven assists, earning a move to Nottingham Forest. Over two years with the English club he made 38 appearances, contributing four goals and three assists. He spent the most recent campaign on loan at Beşiktaş in Turkey, where he netted five times in 22 matches.
- Born in Melres, Portugal.
- Transferred to Vitória Guimarães.
- Breakout season: 15 goals and seven assists.
- Signed by Nottingham Forest.
- Loan to Beşiktaş (22 appearances, five goals).
- Announced by Olympiacos on loan.
Overcoming adversity
Silva's journey was nearly derailed early on by a serious ankle fracture that left him doubting whether he could return to the game. With support from his family and his own determination, he fought back and gradually climbed through the Portuguese lower tiers.
Role at Olympiacos
Head coach José Luis Mendilibar will look to Silva to add width and creativity to the attack. The winger is already familiar with new general director of football António Miguel Cardoso, who worked with him during their time at Guimarães.
