Newcastle could welcome a familiar face in the coming weeks. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Newcastle United goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos has been linked with a move away from the club at the end of the season.
The 31-year-old is currently on loan at La Liga club Sevilla and he wants to join them permanently. He has already expressed his desire to leave Newcastle permanently.
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Odysseas Vlachodimos must leave
The goalkeeper joined Newcastle in a £20 million deal but has struggled for opportunities at Newcastle. He played just 45 minutes of football with them before agreeing a season-long loan with Sevilla last August.
He has been a very important player for the Spanish club and it is no surprise that he wants to join them permanently. The Greek international is at the peak of his career and will not want to be on the bench at Newcastle next season.
Meanwhile, the player has also made his feelings clear by admitting that he is enjoying his football at Sevilla, and has already spoken to the club’s chairman and sporting director about his future.
The 31-year-old admits his future is uncertain as he has a contract with the English club, and they will ultimately make the final decision. However, it is clear that he is looking for a fresh start at Sevilla.
Vlachodimos about Seville and its future
He said (h/t Sports Witness): “I think it’s clear that I enjoy playing every match with this team. I will try to give the best of myself every day, and that makes me feel very happy.”
“I spoke to the manager, the president and the sporting director about the club’s situation in LaLiga. But for me the most important thing from day one is that this experience has been a gift since I arrived here.
“The truth is that I still have a contract with Newcastle and they decide: I don’t know what will happen in the future.
“I really don’t think I can answer these questions about the future. I really don’t know what will happen this summer. To be honest, I have a contract with Newcastle.”
“I don’t know what their plans will be when the season is over. We’ll see what happens then. I really don’t have an answer.”
He is not a key player for the Magpies. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle are willing to sanction his departure at the end of the season. It would make sense for them to sell the player. They already have two goalkeepers at their disposal and the Greek international will not get any chances when he returns to the club next season.
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