Without doubt the strangest transfer of the 2024/25 summer window was the signature of Vlachodimos.

With four goalkeepers already on Newcastle's books at the time of his signing it seemed pretty clear to all observers that his signature was as a makeweight in a deal that saw Elliot Anderson sign for Nottingham Forest for a seemingly inflated £35m, a deal that allowed Newcastle United to hit the Profit and Sustainability Regulations limits with just moments to spare at the end of June 2024.

Odysseas was actually born in Germany, and played for his birth nation 48 times at all junior levels before switching to Greece where he became a regular starter for the senior side.