Mehdi Taremi: From Olympiacos to Inter Milan and Back Again

Mehdi Taremi, the 33-year-old Iranian international, has experienced a whirlwind of club football in recent years, currently playing as a striker for Olympiacos Piraeus in Greece. His journey includes stints at Porto, Inter Milan, and a return to Olympiacos, solidifying his reputation as a prolific goalscorer.

Early Career and Rise to Prominence

Taremi began his professional career in 2010 with Shahin Bushehr, before moving to Iranjavan. He truly began to make a name for himself during his time with Persepolis from 2014 to 2018, where he was the Persian Gulf Pro League top scorer in both the 2015–16 and 2016–17 seasons.

International Success and European Ventures

Before his recent moves, Taremi played for Al-Gharafa in Qatar (2018-2019) and Rio Ave in Portugal (2019-2020), where he was a joint-top scorer in the Primeira Liga in the 2019–20 season. His move to FC Porto in 2020 proved highly successful, winning the domestic double in 2021–22 and finishing as the league’s top goalscorer in the 2022–23 season, also securing a domestic cup double.

Brief Stint at Inter Milan

In 2024, Taremi joined Inter Milan on a free transfer, reaching the 2025 UEFA Champions League final with the club. ESPN reported on his move to Inter Milan.

Return to Olympiacos

Following his time at Inter Milan, Taremi signed with Olympiacos in 2025. As of March 1, 2026, he has made 16 appearances for Olympiacos, scoring 10 goals. Transfermarkt currently lists his market value at €2.50 million.

International Career

Taremi represents the Iran national team, earning over 100 caps and scoring 56 goals as of November 18, 2025. He was part of the Iranian team that won the CAFA Nations Cup in 2023. Wikipedia details his international career.

Recent Reports and Clarifications

Recent reports in Turkish media suggested Taremi might join the army to fight in Iran, but these claims were quickly denied by ESPN and other sources.