Sevilla re-signs goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos on loan from Newcastle for 2026-27
Sevilla FC officially announced the return of Greek goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos on a season-long loan from Newcastle United for the 2026-2027 season. The 32-year-old, who played 34 matches and helped Sevilla secure survival last season, insisted on returning to the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, even renouncing part of his salary. Sevilla faces salary cap issues and must sell players to register him and other new signings. Separately, free agent Sergio Rico has expressed interest in rejoining the club.
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Official: Odysseas Vlachodimos to Continue Defending Sevilla's Goal on Loan for 2026-2027 Season
Sevilla FC has officially announced that Greek international goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos, 32, will remain at the club on loan from Newcastle United for the 2026-2027 season. Vlachodimos spent the previous campaign on loan at Sevilla, where he became a key starter, playing 33 La Liga matches and one Copa del Rey match, helping the team secure their qualification goals. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Vlachodimos began his career at VfB Stuttgart before moving to Panathinaikos and later SL Benfica, where he won two Portuguese league titles and two Super Cups across five seasons. He moved to Nottingham Forest in 2023 and then to Newcastle United in 2024, seeing limited action. At Sevilla, he regained form and playing time. He has 53 caps for Greece since 2018 and previously represented Germany at youth levels, winning the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2017.
FútbolOfficial: Odysseas Vlachodimos to Remain at Sevilla on Loan for 2026-27 Season
Sevilla FC has officially announced that goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos will continue defending the club's goal for the 2026-2027 season on a renewed loan from Newcastle United. The 32-year-old Greek goalkeeper was instrumental in helping Sevilla secure survival last season, playing 34 matches and conceding 53 goals. Despite interest from other clubs, Vlachodimos expressed his happiness at Nervión and his desire to stay, which was key in negotiations led by sporting director José Ignacio Navarro. The loan was finalized just before preseason, with training set to begin July 6. Separately, free agent goalkeeper Sergio Rico, whose contract with Qatari club Al-Gharafa expired on July 1, has publicly offered himself to Sevilla, expressing a strong desire to return to his childhood club.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaSevilla extends loan for goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos from Newcastle United
Sevilla FC has announced that 32-year-old Greek goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos will continue defending the club's goal for the 2026-2027 season on a renewed loan deal from Newcastle United. Vlachodimos spent the previous season on loan at the Nervión club, and the extension ensures stability in goal for Sevilla. The announcement comes amid the broader LaLiga transfer market activity for the upcoming season. The goalkeeper, who has a long career in several top European leagues, was praised for his performances, including a notable penalty save against Stuani.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaOfficial: Odysseas Vlachodimos to Continue Defending Sevilla Goal on Loan from Newcastle
Sevilla FC has officially announced that goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos will remain with the club for the 2026-2027 season on a new loan from Newcastle United. The 32-year-old Greek international was decisive in helping Sevilla achieve survival last season, playing 34 matches and conceding 53 goals. Despite interest from other teams, Vlachodimos expressed happiness at staying in Nervión. The loan was secured by sporting director José Ignacio Navarro just before preseason starts on July 6. Separately, free agent Sergio Rico, formerly of Al-Gharafa, has expressed a strong desire to return to Sevilla, calling it 'home' and stating he feels 100% fit. The article reports these developments as part of ongoing La Liga transfer market activity for the 2026-27 season.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaOfficial: Odysseas Vlachodimos returns to Sevilla on loan from Newcastle
Sevilla FC has announced the return of Greek goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos on another season-long loan from Newcastle United. The 32-year-old, who shone for Sevilla last season, communicated to Newcastle that his only intention was to play again at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. To facilitate the move, Vlachodimos renounced part of his salary earned at Newcastle. The article details his career trajectory: born in Stuttgart, Germany, he began at Stuttgart, played for Panathinaikos, transferred to Benfica in 2023, then to Nottingham Forest for €4.5 million, and later to Newcastle for €23 million. With his arrival, manager Luis García Plaza has a professional goalkeeper for training starting next Monday. Sevilla, facing salary cap issues, must sell players to register Vlachodimos and other recent signings (Juan Iglesias, Jon Guridi, Arouna Sangante). The club may also need to sign another goalkeeper if youth player Alberto Flores is not given the opportunity.
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