According to Greek media the new coach of Olympiacos will be legendary Serbian coach Dusan Ivkovic, as Ettore Messina, who was the primary target, will continue with Real Madrid.

Ivkovic sat on the bench of the reds during the 1996-1999 period and led the club to its only Triple Crown in 1997. An official announcement is expected within the following days.

Ivkovic has also coached Panionios in Greece.