Manchester City Are Showing Interest In This Serie A Keeper: Good Option For Pep? | OneFootball

In a recent edition, Corriere dello Sport (via Sport Witness) stated that Manchester City are showing interest in Lazio keeper Christos Mandas this summer. It has been claimed that the Mancunian club are eyeing a move to bring the Greek talent to the Etihad Stadium later this year.

Mandas has done well to earn some first-team football for Lazio this season and deserves some credit for putting in a few impressive displays for them in Serie A. The Greek keeper has made 11 appearances for his current employers during this campaign, conceding nine goals and keeping five clean sheets in various competitions.

The 22-year-old has caught the eye at times by averaging 0.4 clearances and 5.5 long balls per game in Serie A. However, he has to find a way to improve his link-up play up top based on his pass success rate of 62.6% in the Italian top-flight (stats via whoscored).

His current contract at the Italian club will expire in the summer of 2028 which could make it tough for Man City to sign him on the cheap later this year.

ROME, ITALY – APRIL 27: Christos Mandas goalkeeper of SS Lazio looks on during the Serie A TIM match between SS Lazio and Hellas Verona FC at Stadio Olimpico on April 27, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Silvia Lore/Getty Images)

Is Mandas A Good Option For Manchester City Boss Pep Guardiola?

Mandas doesn’t mind clearing the danger when needed and usually goes long with his goal-kicks. He is a solid handler of the ball and can use his quick reflexes to make a few timely saves for his team. However, the Greek custodian is still quite inexperienced at the highest level and has to figure out a way to improve his passing accuracy if he wants to prove his worth in top-flight football.

Still, Man City would be wise to get him on board in the upcoming transfer window as he has the potential to be a future star at the Etihad Stadium under the expert stewardship of Pep Guardiola. Mandas would no doubt enhance the quality of Man City‘s match-day squad. He is good enough to help the Mancunian club challenge across all fronts next season.

At 22, the future looks quite bright for Mandas as long as he continues to improve with each year. Hence, he would be a great option for Man City to consider in the long run.