Thomas Walkup has decided not to attend Olympiacos’ first training session ahead of the new season, further escalating the dispute between the American guard and the Piraeus club.
Walkup’s absence confirms the latest developments surrounding the increasingly tense relationship between the two sides, with the player having already made it clear that he wants to leave Olympiacos.
The situation intensified after Walkup formally challenged the club’s unilateral decision to extend his contract. Olympiacos, for its part, maintains that the agreement remains valid through the summer of 2027 and has stated that it expects the player to report for the team’s scheduled medical and physical examinations on Thursday, August 20.
However, Walkup has now decided not to show up for the start of preparations.
The latest development adds another layer to a dispute that has already taken a legal dimension, with Olympiacos previously making it clear that it reserves the right to take all necessary legal action to protect its contractual rights.
What happens next could determine the future of Walkup’s relationship with Olympiacos, as the two sides appear increasingly far apart over the validity of his contract extension.
