Inter Milan Reportedly Join Wolves in the Race for Lazio Benchwarmer

Inter Milan has become the latest suitor to be linked with Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas, who is far from happy with his situation in the Italian capital.

The Background

The 23-year-old joined the Biancocelesti in the summer of 2023, completing a switch from OFI Crete. He first managed to impress in the final months of the 2023/24 season when he replaced the injured Ivan Provedel. His performances back then earned him several suitors in the Premier League, and chief among them was Wolverhampton Wanderers, who reportedly remain on his heels

Christos Mandas (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

Nevertheles, Lazio opted to keep the Greek, who eventually went on to usurp Provedel in Marco Baroni’s pecking order during the second half of the previous campaign. However, the Italian custodian reclaimed his spot following the return of his old ally, Maurizio Sarri, and has thus far started in every competitive fixture this season, while Mandas has yet to make an appearance.

Lazio Ready to Part Ways with Mandas

Therefore, the writing is already on the wall for the up-and-coming goalkeeper. The Lazio hierarchy has reportedly identified him as one of four ‘expendable’ players whose sale would help the club fund new arrivals in January.

Inter Milan Interested in Christos Mandas

According to the Greek portal, SporTime, Inter are ready to pounce on the situation, identifying Mandas as the ideal profile to replace the ageing Yann Sommer. The source adds that the Nerazzurri’s shortlist also includes Freiburg’s Noah Atubolu and Olympiacos’ Constantis Tzolakis.

Why Inter Prefer Mandas

Nevertheless, the Lazio man is considered the favorite due to his unpleasant situation at Formello, and the fact that Inter prefer to do their shopping in Serie A. Therefore, it remains to be seen if there will be any concrete steps on this front come January/