Nottingham Forest could end up paying as much as €10m for goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos, and the player even more if he activates various clauses in his contract.
That’s according to Radar, who cover the player’s move to Nottingham Forest today and the figures that the Tricky Trees could end up paying for the Greek goalkeeper.
The explain that Forest owner Vangelis Marinakis ‘tried hard’ throughout the summer window to add a Greek international to their squad, the big target having been Konstantinos Mavropanos, who eventually ended up at West Ham.
When that deal went through Nottingham Forest turned their attention to Vlachodimos, who Benfica had made available after a falling out with manager Roger Schmidt.
A deal was eventually done on deadline day of the window, with the final figure announced at €4.9m and seen as ‘very favourable’ compared to what Benfica had once been demanding for the player.
However, that €4.9m may not be the final fee as ‘agents’ claim that with various bonuses and other agreed terms, the total cost of the transfer could reach €10m in the next few years.
Then there is Vlachodimos’ contract, with the same sources reporting he will earn €2.5m per year for four years, totalling €10m, although that could reach €12m if the goalkeeper hits ‘achievable bonuses’ included within it.
Thus, the deal could end up being a lot more expensive for Nottingham Forest than previously thought, albeit if things go to plan.
