Albion signed João Pedro Loureiro da Costa, or better known as Costinha, from Olympiacos in summer 2026.

The Portuguese full-back joined us after establishing himself as a regular in Greece, where his defensive reliability, energy down the right flank and growing influence in possession made him a key figure for Olympiacos domestically and in Europe.

Costinha began his career in Portugal, developing through the academy system before breaking into senior football with Rio Ave, where he gained valuable experience in the Primeira Liga at a young age.

His performances there earned him a move to Olympiacos in 2024, where he would go on to make 74 appearances.

He has also represented Portugal at under-18 up to under-21 level.