Nair Tiknizyan arrives in Greece to sign contract with Olympiacos
- Author: Vahe Hakobyan
- Sportaran
Armenia national team defender Nair Tiknizyan arrived in Greece this morning, where he will complete his move to Olympiacos.
The footballer landed in Athens on Monday, August 17, at 08:55 local time after travelling via Belgrade.
Tiknizyan will undergo a medical examination later today before signing his contract with the Greek club. The defender's deal with Olympiacos will run for four years. His official presentation as a new signing is also expected to take place today.
It was previously reported that Olympiacos will pay Red Star Belgrade €5 million for the player's transfer. The Serbian club could receive a further €2 million in performance-related bonuses included in the agreement.
Nair Tiknizyan will become the third Armenian footballer with Armenian citizenship in Olympiacos' history.
Olympiacos have already secured their place in the main stage of the UEFA Europa League.