Bournemouth complete loan move for goalkeeper Mandas
Mandas has represented Greece at every age group from under-16
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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.
If they choose to make the move permanent, he will cost £16m.
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.
