Inter Milan has become the latest suitor to be linked with Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas, who is far from happy with his situation in the Italian capital.
The Background
The 23-year-old joined the Biancocelesti in the summer of 2023, completing a switch from OFI Crete. He first managed to impress in the final months of the 2023/24 season when he replaced the injured Ivan Provedel. His performances back then earned him several suitors in the Premier League, and chief among them was Wolverhampton Wanderers, who reportedly remain on his heels
Nevertheles, Lazio opted to keep the Greek, who eventually went on to usurp Provedel in Marco Baroni’s pecking order during the second half of the previous campaign. However, the Italian custodian reclaimed his spot following the return of his old ally, Maurizio Sarri, and has thus far started in every competitive fixture this season, while Mandas has yet to make an appearance.
Lazio Ready to Part Ways with Mandas
Therefore, the writing is already on the wall for the up-and-coming goalkeeper. The Lazio hierarchy has reportedly identified him as one of four ‘expendable’ players whose sale would help the club fund new arrivals in January.
Inter Milan Interested in Christos Mandas
According to the Greek portal, SporTime, Inter are ready to pounce on the situation, identifying Mandas as the ideal profile to replace the ageing Yann Sommer. The source adds that the Nerazzurri’s shortlist also includes Freiburg’s Noah Atubolu and Olympiacos’ Constantis Tzolakis.
Why Inter Prefer Mandas
Nevertheless, the Lazio man is considered the favorite due to his unpleasant situation at Formello, and the fact that Inter prefer to do their shopping in Serie A. Therefore, it remains to be seen if there will be any concrete steps on this front come January/
If christos was really bad, why would inter milan be looking to sign him… WTF is wrong with the lazio management
Mandas is awesome! Como on! Trade another player but not mandas he is clutch, makes very little mistakes and young!!!
Wolves has 3 good goalkeepers, the transfer is out of the question. On the other hand Inter can promise that Mandas will be the first choice next season, as the swiss is old enough to be kept as the second gk.
As per Lazio, despite the money they will end up with Provedel which unsecure and also kinda old.
Poor business if the greek is sold.
Average gk no better than Provedel, actually Provedel is a bit better with his legs
Our current squad is all average, only Zaccagni & Rovella a lil above average. And Lotito wants Lazio to compete for Scudetto every season? He’s been sleeping too much, his belly’s become as fat as a hog.