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Mandas has represented Greece at every age group from under-16 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. Latest Bournemouth news, analysis and fan views Ask about Bournemouth - what do you want to know? Brilliant Brook hits 136 off 66 balls as England pile up 357-3 Watch Guardiola Champions League news conference plus transfer updates Barca president unhappy at teen's 'unpleasant' PSG move Comedy thriller starring James Corden and Mathew Baynton A faceless hacker threatens to expose Finland's deepest secrets Chi is once again forced to contend with life and death Greg Foot investigates testosterone replacement therapy Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? Why did Alcaraz, Sinner & Sabalenka have to remove fitness trackers? Six English clubs and old foes - all to play for on Champions League final day Can unfancied Scots be Six Nations contenders? F1 testing begins - but why all the secrecy? Cal-fouri, a lesser-spotted law & Russell v the Shed - Prem talking points 'Another unbelievable result' - but what's different about Man Utd now? 'Intoxicating title fight impossible to call as Hearts refuse to buckle' Grudge match or homecoming - what next for Pimblett? Why can't Newcastle win without Guimaraes? 'Joyless and toxic' - will Spurs put Frank out of his misery? 'Liverpool's struggles can no longer be hidden by long unbeaten run' Is Sinner-Alcaraz in danger of making majors boring? England fans' World Cup arrest record shows Infantino joke inaccurate Why Norrie exit underlines how Britain is punching below weight Eat & Yap - Arsenal striker Smith answers quickfire questions Video Eat & Yap - Arsenal striker Smith answers quickfire questions The day I discovered the Everton contract Revie never signed Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.