Mandas confirms Man City offer: ‘It’s always nice’ | OneFootball

Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas confirms he received an offer from Manchester City earlier this season: ‘It’s always nice to receive certain kinds of appreciation.’

Lazio goalkeeper Mandas confirms Manchester City made an offer to sign him this season.

Il Tempo newspaper directly asked the 23-year-old whether he was tempted to join the Premier League giants when they made their offer during the summer.

“It’s always nice to receive certain kinds of appreciation; it’s natural. If a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity comes along, it’s right to consider it carefully,” the Greece international replied, via Gianluca Di Marzio.

“However, I am no longer in a minor reality. Even if a big club were to call, my first thought would not be to leave. I would evaluate everything carefully, knowing that I am happy here and that they trust me. There’s a solid project in place, as shown by my contract renewal.”

This past March, Mandas signed a contract extension with Lazio until June 2029 and has become a regular starter between the sticks in recent matches.

The 23-year-old has kept six clean sheets in 19 Lazio appearances this season, conceding 17 goals.

He joined the Biancocelesti from OFI Crete FC in 2023 for just €1.3m.

Manchester City have been looking for a potential Ederson replacement for several months and have also been linked with Juventus’ Michele Di Gregorio and Italy captain Gigio Donnarumma in recent months.