Liverpool midfielder Sebastien Leto has spoken positively about being loaned to Greek giants Olympiacos.
Argentine midfielder Sebastien Leto has been loaned to Olympiacos by Liverpool after the English Premier League side were unsuccessful in seeking a work permit for him.
Leto played last season under an Italian passport, but that was revoked following an investigation by the Italian authorities into passport irregularities.
And although Liverpool sent a delegation to the UK Home Office to try and obtain a work permit for the player, their efforts failed - much to the annoyance of Reds’ manager Rafael Benitez, who complained that the system is in need of a thorough overhaul.
However, Benitez has agreed a two-year loan deal with Olympiacos for Leto while he qualifies for EU citizenship.
And 21-year-old, who moved to Anfield from Lanus in 2007, arrived in Athens on Monday night to complete a medical and sign the contract with the Greek champions.
Benitez has promised him a future with Liverpool, but the Argentine last night told his new club‘s official website: “Olympiakos is a challenge for me. I know I will be here for two years.
"I've had two weeks of pre-season training with Liverpool and I believe I will be ready to do whatever I have to.
"Olympiakos are a great team who challenge for every honour in Greece and in the Champions League.
"The team has some good players, a well known coach and fanatical supporters which always inspire them."
A statement on the official Olympiacos website confirmed that Leto arrived in Athens late on Monday evening: “Sebastian Leto was in Athens on Monday night at 11:20 pm. The 22 year-old Argentine right-midfielder in his first statement, said that his move to Olympiakos presented a challenge and that his personal aim and the aim of the team was to successfully defend their league and cup double and resume their European campaign, where Olympiakos will try to achieve greater success.”
Leto made 52 appearances for Lanus, scoring eight goals but is yet to represent his native Argentina.
Argentine midfielder Sebastien Leto has been loaned to Olympiacos by Liverpool after the English Premier League side were unsuccessful in seeking a work permit for him.
Leto played last season under an Italian passport, but that was revoked following an investigation by the Italian authorities into passport irregularities.
And although Liverpool sent a delegation to the UK Home Office to try and obtain a work permit for the player, their efforts failed - much to the annoyance of Reds’ manager Rafael Benitez, who complained that the system is in need of a thorough overhaul.
However, Benitez has agreed a two-year loan deal with Olympiacos for Leto while he qualifies for EU citizenship.
And 21-year-old, who moved to Anfield from Lanus in 2007, arrived in Athens on Monday night to complete a medical and sign the contract with the Greek champions.
Benitez has promised him a future with Liverpool, but the Argentine last night told his new club‘s official website: “Olympiakos is a challenge for me. I know I will be here for two years.
"I've had two weeks of pre-season training with Liverpool and I believe I will be ready to do whatever I have to.
"Olympiakos are a great team who challenge for every honour in Greece and in the Champions League.
"The team has some good players, a well known coach and fanatical supporters which always inspire them."
A statement on the official Olympiacos website confirmed that Leto arrived in Athens late on Monday evening: “Sebastian Leto was in Athens on Monday night at 11:20 pm. The 22 year-old Argentine right-midfielder in his first statement, said that his move to Olympiakos presented a challenge and that his personal aim and the aim of the team was to successfully defend their league and cup double and resume their European campaign, where Olympiakos will try to achieve greater success.”
Leto made 52 appearances for Lanus, scoring eight goals but is yet to represent his native Argentina.
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