# Colombian midfielder Gustavo Puerta transfers from Racing to Olympiakos

Gustavo Puerta leaves Racing de Santander after Greek club Olympiakos pays his release clause.

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Colombian midfielder Gustavo Puerta has left Racing de Santander after the Greek club Olympiakos paid the full release clause amount linked to the player's contract. [^1]

Gustavo Puerta, a 23-year-old Colombian midfielder, is set to sign with Nottingham Forest starting with a loan spell at Olympiacos in Greece. [^2]

Gustavo Puerta had played 36 official matches for Racing de Santander, including 33 in LaLiga Hypermotion and three in LaLiga EA Sports. [^3]

Puerta was a key player for Racing de Santander, helping the team achieve promotion to the top division, and was a revelation for the Colombian national team at the 2026 World Cup. [^4]

Racing de Santander approved Puerta's departure on September 1, 2026, after he was caught at the airport traveling to Athens for medicals and the contract signing. [^5]

Puerta had helped Racing de Santander achieve promotion to the top tier of Spanish football last season. [^6]

Racing de Santander officially thanked Gustavo Puerta for his time as a player and wished him luck in his future professional challenges. [^7]

Benfica was interested in signing Puerta but withdrew their offer because it was lower than the one from Nottingham Forest. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Colombian midfielder Gustavo Puerta has left Racing de Santander after the Greek club Olympiakos paid the full release clause amount linked to the player's contract. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
2. Gustavo Puerta, a 23-year-old Colombian midfielder, is set to sign with Nottingham Forest starting with a loan spell at Olympiacos in Greece. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
3. Gustavo Puerta had played 36 official matches for Racing de Santander, including 33 in LaLiga Hypermotion and three in LaLiga EA Sports. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
4. Puerta was a key player for Racing de Santander, helping the team achieve promotion to the top division, and was a revelation for the Colombian national team at the 2026 World Cup. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
5. Racing de Santander approved Puerta's departure on September 1, 2026, after he was caught at the airport traveling to Athens for medicals and the contract signing. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
6. Puerta had helped Racing de Santander achieve promotion to the top tier of Spanish football last season. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
7. Racing de Santander officially thanked Gustavo Puerta for his time as a player and wished him luck in his future professional challenges. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
8. Benfica was interested in signing Puerta but withdrew their offer because it was lower than the one from Nottingham Forest. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)

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