Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of Benfica goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos.

The keeper retained 21 clean sheets last season and helped Benfica win the title in the Portuguese top flight.  

The 29-year-old's arrival was announced on X, formerly Twitter, and travelled to the UK for a medical after agreeing personal terms with the Premier League club,

EXCL: Odisseas Vlachodimos to Nottingham Forest, here we go! Deal agreed with Benfica right now, it’s all sealed between clubs 🚨🌳 #NFFC

Player now travelling to the UK for medical tests later today.

New goalkeeper for Forest.#DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/N2B1mJEdql

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 1, 2023

Forest turned their attention to Vlachodimos after Dean Henderson, who enjoyed a successful loan switch at the City Ground last season, completed a £20million switch to Crystal Palace from Manchester United.

Forest signed goalkeeper Matt Turner from Arsenal earlier in the window and Vlachodimos could provide competition for the USA international. 

The 29-year-old's arrival was announced on X, formerly Twitter, and travelled to the UK for a medical after agreeing personal terms with the club, according to Fabrizio Romano

Vlachodimos was not included in the Eagles' match day squad for their past two league games against Estrela Amadora and Gil Vicente respectively.

The Greece international has made 225 appearances for the Portuguese giants after joining Benfica from Panathinaikos in 2018.

He played 34 games in the Portuguese top flight last season as Benfica claimed the title. 

Vlachodimos was also linked with Manchester United as they looked to sign an additional shot-stopper to compete with Andre Onana. 

United wanted back-up goalkeepers as Dean Henderson - who spent a successful loan spell at Nottingham Forest, moved to Crystal Palace.