Premier League
Schmidt on Vlachodimos: “He decided to leave, it was his decision and we respect it”
Benfica manager Roger Schmidt has opened up about Odysseus Vlachodimos’ move to Nottingham, claiming it was the Greek goalkeeper’s decision to leave the club.
His transcript Odysseus Vlachodimus in Nottingham was concluded at the last minute and the English team announced it in the early hours of Saturday (2/9).
After five years in Portugal, the Greece international decided to change careers. His former coach at Benfica, Roger Schmidt emphasized that it was the 29-year-old’s decision to leave.
We remind you that in the last few games with the Eagles, Vlachodimos was out of action after a dispute with his coach.
“Odi (Odysseus) had a great time here, winning trophies and being number 1 almost all the time. He did very well (to go), I appreciate what he did last season, but he also has about his Thinking about the future here after five years. We always have.” Try to improve and energize like I said before. It’s football.
We decided to sign Trubin, who has a lot of potential, and it was a new situation. Odi decided to leave, it was his decision and we respect that.
It’s an exciting situation in this position, since everyone is still at the beginning of their career, although o Trubin He’s on a different level as he has more experience.
But I also wanted to give Samuel more experience. It’s important that he shows he’s capable of playing at a club like Benfica, with pressure and responsibility. I am very satisfied with the current situation.”
Source: sport 24
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