Newcastle United second transfer exit confirmed as player gets dream move - official statement issued
Newcastle United transfers: The Magpies have confirmed the loan exit of Odysseas Vlachodimos for a second successive season.
Newcastle United have confirmed the loan exit of Odysseas Vlachodimos to Sevilla for the 2026/27 campaign.
The 32-year-old made 34 appearances for Sevilla during a loan spell last season and made it clear to Newcastle that he wished to remain with the Spanish club for the upcoming season.
Vlachodimos joined Newcastle for £20million in 2024 from Nottingham Forest, with Elliot Anderson heading in the opposite direction for £35million. Since then, Anderson has gone on to become the most expensive midfielder in Premier League history, while Vlachodimos is still yet to feature for Newcastle in the Premier League.
He remains under contract at St James’ Park until June 2028 but is not part of Eddie Howe’s first team plans.
A club statement released by Newcastle confirmed the loan transfer of the goalkeeper.
“Newcastle United goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos will remain at Sevilla for the 2026/27 campaign after signing another season-long loan with the La Liga side,” it read.
“The Greek international made 34 appearances in all competitions for the Spanish outfit after making the switch last August.
“Everybody at Newcastle United wishes Odysseas well during his time on loan.”
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While Newcastle were looking to secure a permanent exit for the Greek international this summer, Sevilla did not want to commit to a permanent transfer.
Vlachodimos’ representatives reportedly told Newcastle that he will only join Sevilla this summer in a bid to force through a second loan move.
Seville outlet, Estadio Deportivo, claimed that Vlachodimos only wanted to join Sevilla and won’t entertain an offer from another club, which left Newcastle with little alternative.
The report adds that Sevilla would take a larger percentage of Vlachodimos’ salary and insert an option to make the deal permanent, but that has not been mentioned in any official communications by either club.
Sevilla start pre-season training this week with Vlachodimos expected to return to the Spanish club as if he never left.
Vlachodimos is Newcastle’s second transfer exit this summer after the departure of Anthony Gordon to Barcelona for £70million. The winger officially became a Barcelona player on July 1.
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