"Bournemouth have completed a loan deal for Greek goalkeeper Christos Mandas from Italian Serie A side Lazio. The 24-year-old joins until the end of the season with a further option to buy. The Cherries are paying a 1.5m euros (1.3m) loan fee and they will need to pay an extra 860,000 if they opt against signing him on a permanent deal."
"Mandas, who becomes the club's first Greek player, has made 33 appearances for Lazio since joining from Greek side OFI and has won two international caps. "When I knew Bournemouth were interested, I wanted to come here," he said. "It feels like a magical atmosphere between the players and the fans, and I like the way the team plays, so it is the right move.""
"Bournemouth's head of football operations Tiago Pinto added: "We're excited about the impact he can make as he brings a sense of maturity and composure, while also continuing his development as a player." He is the second goalkeeper to move to Vitality Stadium this month following the arrival of 37-year-old former Tottenham and Celtic stopper Fraser Forster on a six-month deal."
Bournemouth have secured Christos Mandas on loan from Lazio until the end of the season with an option to buy. The loan carries a 1.5m euros (1.3m) fee and mentions an extra 860,000 payment in relation to permanent signing decisions; a permanent transfer would cost 16m. Mandas becomes the club's first Greek player, has made 33 appearances for Lazio after joining from OFI, and holds two international caps. Mandas praised the stadium atmosphere and team play. Tiago Pinto cited Mandas's maturity and composure. Fraser Forster also joined as a second goalkeeper this month.
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