Olympiacos are being linked with a move for CS U Craiova striker Steven Nsimba as the 29‑year‑old edges towards the final stretch of his deal in Romania.
The Greece Super League 1 side are monitoring the France/DR Congo centre-forward amid growing expectation that his situation in Craiova could open the door to a cut‑price switch or even a future free‑agent opportunity if no extension is agreed. The reported probability of a transfer remains unclear, with the move listed as “?” in the latest speculation.
Nsimba, who wears the No 7 shirt for CS U Craiova, has seen his stock rise sharply over the past 18 months. His market value has climbed from €150,000 during his time in France’s lower tiers to a current €800,000 at Craiova, according to figures updated in December 2025. There is no public indication of a fixed contract expiry date, adding to uncertainty over whether Craiova will look to sell or risk losing him for nothing further down the line.
Born in Ivry-sur-Seine on 31 May 1996, the 1.83m forward has built his career step by step through the French pyramid with Paris 13 Atletico, FC 93 Bobigny, CO Les Ulis, Bourges 18, Bourges Foot 18, Stade Lavallois and US Avranches before moving to SC Aubagne Air Bel in 2024. His form there prompted Craiova to bring him to Romania’s SuperLiga in July 2025.
Recently, Nsimba underlined his value with a strong display for Craiova in the SuperLiga, featuring in a 2-1 home win over title rivals on 20 February 2026, where his work as a central reference point in attack underlined why clubs such as Olympiacos are tracking him.
Should a move to Piraeus materialise, it would mark the first major step outside France and Romania for Nsimba and could prove pivotal in shaping both his reputation in European competition and the next phase of his late‑blooming career.
