Report Lazio sell Mandas to Bournemouth for €17.5m

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Susy Campanale | Last updated Jan 17, 2026 12:28 PM ET

Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas had been linked with West Ham United and Wolves, but Sky Sport Italia report he’s heading to Bournemouth for €17.5m.

This represents a huge profit margin for the Aquile, considering he was signed from OFI Crete for just €1.3m in September 2023.

Mandas dropped down Lazio pecking order

ROME, ITALY – JULY 21: Christos Mandas of SS Lazio in action during the SS Lazio training session at Formello sport centre on July 21, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Although the Greece international was often chosen by Marco Baroni last season, Maurizio Sarri has consistently preferred Ivan Provedel in goal.

It means Mandas only had one appearance all season in the Coppa Italia, without playing a minute of Serie A football this term.

Nonetheless, he had clubs lining up for his services, including West Ham and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

GENOA, ITALY – APRIL 23: The match is suspended after Genoa fans threw objects at Christos Mandas of SS Lazio during the Serie match between Genoa and Lazio at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on April 23, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

According to Sky Sport Italia, an agreement has been reached with Bournemouth for a loan with obligation to buy for a total fee of €17.5m.

The final details are being whittled down and he should fly out for his medical tests over the next few days.

There had also been the possibility of staying in Serie A, with Juventus showing interest.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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