Lucas cleared

[Diego]

i found this on another site...

river fan on maxxed

River wasn't willing to put the $3,600,000 dollars on the table that Lanus wanted for Leto.. I had faith that he would come and Zapata would lose his spot.. But what makes me even more upset is that now it seems as if he is going to be transfered to Liverpool. First off, to attract the interest of an English club, you have to be good. Second, it's not just an English club: It's Liverpool, one of the biggest teams from the country and even the European continent. And third, he's playing for Lanus.. So not only is it a huge thing to attract such a big club itself, but to get attention from them while playing for Lanus is even more important.

Damn, it seems as if he could have been a good player for River.

from a boca fan on maxxed

Liverpool have signed argentine youngster Sebastian Leto. No numbers were given, but was quoted to River for around US$ 5 mill as early as yesterday. The player will remain at his club, Lanus, until June ... moving to Anfield for the 07/08 season.

Most of the bigger clubs in Argentina have been after this skillfull left midfielder. Yesterday it seemed that River were close to signing him, but the $$ were steep for the local market, and the Liverpool offer was already on the table.

Good signing ... the EPL is a very difficult league for South Americans, if he adapts could be very useful for Liverpool.

http://www.ole.clarin.com/notas/2007/01/10/01342082.html

an interview with him shortly after the deal had been done...

[Maestro]

i found this on another site...

river fan on maxxed


from a boca fan on maxxed

http://www.ole.clarin.com/notas/2007/01/10/01342082.html

an interview with him shortly after the deal had been done...

A few comments on that article:

- They call him The Fifth Beatle

- It's written by someone called ALEJANDRO MAC LAUGHLIN

- It's a LOVELY picture of him

- He says the team he likes most in the PL is Arsenal

[Shaggy]

- It's a LOVELY picture of him

[Shaggy]

Here's one of those amusing translations of the interview:


Leto already is of the Liverpool although it follows in Lanús until June. It dreams about the Selection and it thinks that it is possible to be adapted to English soccer: "I am fast and there the counterattack is vital".

One cooked to last hour of Monday and it was made official yesterday. That the ball rolls, the Skinny one goes away... Although Skinny the at issue one, the skillful Sebastián Leto, it prefers to maintain the calm. "I do not know if it is done, until he is not everything defined the best thing is to be calm. What I say an assumption is everything because still I did not sign anything ", tries to porner to him calms to which already is judged thing.

Tenés in account that is the Liverpool?

That I know it clearly. It is an equipment with much history, that gained the Champions two years ago. I know the diffusion that can get to have. Today (for yesterday) it watched tele and it was already spoken in all sides. I still do not fall, also it watched parties of the Manchester and now it could face it. It is difficult.

It gives fear you to go and not to play, as usually it happens?

Fear never. That it is difficult, I have it sure because it is possible that it is a bet to future. I do not know what waits for they, I I wanted to play, but it is possible that chances has few and must demonstrate express that I have conditions.

Look at the Premier?

Yes, by tele I see much. The equipment that I like more is the Arsenal: it plays a touch. In general, all play one or two I touch. And they put much speed to him, arrive immediately at the arc.

Can favor You that form to play?

I believe that yes, I am fast and there the counterattack is vital.

And in the human?

and... I am pibe that bank to be single, I do not become dramas. It will be necessary to see the subject of the language, the meals... But later I hope not to have difficulties.

You go single then?

If it is confirmed, yes, it would go single. And once he is based, I take to my fiancèe. I am going to be strange to my family, the stranger therefore goes me to the Coast of vacations or the Liverpool. To the district also.

There began everything, no?

Yes, I played in the Social one of Alexander Korn and Liga de Lanús was for a friendly one. We began gaining with a goal mine of half of field... Later we lost 13 to 1, sure but they saw me and to the touch they called me to prove to me. I was and from the ten years I am in the club.


It touches the Selection?

Surely. To me it put very contented that the Coco puts pressurings to arm the Selection of local soccer. If I maintain the level in this match... The hope is.

How you took that River has tried you?

He was very grosso. And I do not forget to me Racing. That types like Passarella and Mer it have paid attention to me, is something that I am not going to forget. Among another supply of outside which it had (of the Getafe of Spain) or River, it went to River. But if one occurs this of the Liverpool is different...

How it influenced Ramon Goatherd in your race?

it helped Me in the subject of the confidence. It played bad two parties and instead of removing to me, me bancaba. For pibe young he is important that, but you bajoneás. And Luis Zubeldía and Pablo Sanchez (AC and PF) also, they helped me much.

And how imaginás your possible last six months in Lanús?

I have the idea that no longer we are for adding a small point or removing a good result. It is necessary to aim to leave champions, we have good equipment...


The transference by which to Lanús it would have left 3.600.000 dollars will change to the Skinny one just in June. So far, it will follow in his house of Longchamps, enjoying the air sureño. There will already be time for the culture beatle of Liverpool...

[Shaggy]

I am going to be strange to my family

[stevie_gerrard_8]

The transference by which to Lanús it would have left 3.600.000 dollars will change to the Skinny one just in June. So far, it will follow in his house of Longchamps, enjoying the air sureño. There will already be time for the culture beatle of Liverpool...

[Shaggy]

Lucas Levia says he is very glad to be a Liverpool player.

The Brazilian under 20's captain has joined up with the first team squad in Hong Kong after recovering from an injury picked up while preparing for the under 20's World Cup, which he was forced to sit out.

Levia was unable to play against South China FC as his international clearance had not arrived, but he may feature against Portsmouth tomorrow. It's an opportunity he's looking forward to.

"I am very happy to finally be at Liverpool. It is a club that is respected throughout the world and this is a great opportunity for me. I just can't wait to play now," said the midfielder.

"With the majority of the team being away in Switzerland last week I have not had much time to get to know them but it's been good to be among the lads here in Hong Kong and everyone is going out of their way to make me feel at home.

"Of course, it's a little difficult at first because of the language barrier, but I am doing my best to learn English as quickly as possible though and so will soon be able to join in the dressing room banter.

"I know of all the Liverpool players and there is a great selection of top stars at this club. I have always looked up to Steven Gerrard and I'm looking forward to playing in the same team as him.

"I like the British style of play but it's a lot faster than I am used to so it may take me a little while to adapt."

[The Barber]

from the offal ... he still can't play the finals though ...

Liverpool have been handed a triple boost ahead of the Barclay Asia Trophy final against Portsmouth after Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres and Ryan Babel were all declared available for selection.
Skipper Gerrard has recovered from the abdominal strain that kept him out of Tuesday's victory over South China, while Torres and Babel have both now received international clearance.

Speaking to the press at the team hotel, Rafa Benitez said: "We now have more options. These three players will give us some added quality and fresh legs.

"We can now approach the final differently and with a more attacking mentality.

"It's going to be a tough game but it's one we want to win. A lot of our supporters are here and it's important we win the trophy.

"I will try to play my best team but I will have to see how the players are after training before finalising my decision."

Lucas Leiva is still awaiting his international clearance and is unlikely to play.

[stevie_gerrard_8]

from the offal ... he still can't play the finals though ...

Liverpool have been handed a triple boost ahead of the Barclay Asia Trophy final against Portsmouth after Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres and Ryan Babel were all declared available for selection.
Skipper Gerrard has recovered from the abdominal strain that kept him out of Tuesday's victory over South China, while Torres and Babel have both now received international clearance.

Speaking to the press at the team hotel, Rafa Benitez said: "We now have more options. These three players will give us some added quality and fresh legs.

"We can now approach the final differently and with a more attacking mentality.
"It's going to be a tough game but it's one we want to win. A lot of our supporters are here and it's important we win the trophy.

"I will try to play my best team but I will have to see how the players are after training before finalising my decision."

Lucas Leiva is still awaiting his international clearance and is unlikely to play.

Hopefully that applies to the new season aswell

[kev776]

Weren't.
The youth of today...

bitch!

[tomasjj]

Don't you show that to Jules!!

[Morph]

I will try to play my best team

Interesting, never really hear Rafa use that phrase before