Interesting little piece about Vlad.

Vlachodimos: "I want to be important at Newcastle"

​A fascinating exclusive from Mark Douglas at The i Paper has dropped this morning regarding our forgotten ?20m man, Odysseas Vlachodimos.

​Currently out on loan at Sevilla, the Greek international has finally broken his silence on a "strange" first year at St James' Park. Despite being one of the top-performing keepers in Europe right now (ranking 5th in xG conceded gap across the big five leagues!), he made just one appearance for us before being shipped to La Liga. This after Odysseas has revealed he was given sporting assurances about game time at Newcastle, only to be told on the eve of the season that Martin Dubravka wasn?t leaving.

​No Hard Feelings: He holds no grudge against Eddie Howe or the staff and remains in weekly contact with the Goalkeeping department.

​Future Ambitions: With a massive overhaul of our goalkeeping department planned for 2026, Vlachodimos admits: "Of course I?d come back... I want to play for them and be important on the pitch."

​With Aaron Ramsdale?s permanent future uncertain, Nick Pope inconsistent and James Trafford seemingly off the table, could Vlachodimos actually be the solution to our #1 jersey in 2026? 🛡️

​What do you think, Mags? Should Odysseas get a fair crack at the starting spot when he returns from Spain? 👇

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I'm sure the answer is no, due to how Pope was playing but part of me does wonder if he got no game time because he was the make-weight in the Anderson deal and Howe was mega pissed at losing Anderson.