Christos Mandas Joins AFC Bournemouth on Loan as Lazio Secure Replacement

Key Takeaways:

• Lazio have sent Christos Mandas to AFC Bournemouth on loan for the remainder of the 2025-26 season
• The deal includes an €18.5m option to buy, potentially becoming an obligation under certain conditions
• Lazio have signed Edoardo Motta from Reggiana to replace Mandas, with Juventus receiving a 50% share of the transfer fee

Mandas Departs for the Premier League

Lazio have officially confirmed the departure of goalkeeper Christos Mandas, who has completed a loan switch to Premier League outfit AFC Bournemouth for the rest of the 2025-26 campaign. He will reinforce the Bournemouth squad, providing additional competition for recent signing Djorde Petrovic, who joined from Chelsea earlier in the summer but has yet to fully establish himself with the Cherries.

Christos Mandas has completed a loan move to AFC Bournemouth 🍒👊 pic.twitter.com/jUDRWt1daY

— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) January 27, 2026

Deal Structure and Transfer Clauses

Reports suggest there is an option to buy in Mandas’ agreement, with the potential fee set at €18.5m. Under certain circumstances, this option could reportedly turn into an obligation to purchase. However, neither club has publicly confirmed whether such a clause exists. Notably, Lazio’s farewell message to Mandas, wishing him “all the best for the future”, indicates the Greek international is unlikely to return to the Stadio Olimpico after the loan spell.

Mandas’ Time at Lazio

Mandas was initially signed as backup to Ivan Provedel and managed 20 appearances in all competitions under Marco Baroni last season. Following the return of Maurizio Sarri in the summer, Mandas reverted to a back-up role, registering only a single Coppa Italia appearance so far this term.

Lazio Secure Motta as Mandas’ Successor

With Mandas’ move confirmed, Lazio have lined up their replacement by securing 21-year-old Edoardo Motta on a permanent deal from Reggiana. Details reveal Juventus were entitled to a 50% share of Motta’s transfer fee, underscoring their ongoing involvement in the player’s development and rights.

Official Lazio Statement

“S.S. Lazio can confirm that Christos Mandas has completed a loan with an option to buy to AFC Bournemouth, subject to international clearance. Everybody at the club would like to thank Christos for his contributions and wish him all the best for the future,” the statement reads.