adminLucas Perri’s switch from Leeds United to Torino came after weeks of uncertainty. The goalkeeper has not enjoyed the best beginning to his time in Turin, and that is starting to raise some concerns.
During the summer transfer window, Sport Witness reported that the Whites were looking to spark an auction for the goalkeeper. Marseille subsequently entered the race, which prompted Torino to make a very attractive proposal for Perri.
He moved to the Granata on a free loan deal with a €16m option to buy. This followed an initial €10m offer that included a loan fee, but pressure from Leeds United ultimately forced Torino to improve the terms.
The Brazilian is now receiving considerable attention in Italy.
Farke’s side blamed
Today’s La Stampa takes an in-depth look at the 28-year-old’s opening spell in Turin. He made a mistake against Monza in the Coppa Italia and was also responsible for conceding a goal against Fiorentina.
The newspaper – via ToroNews, acknowledges that Perri occupies an unforgiving position and is at risk of making a fool of himself. However, they urge him to avoid falling into the ‘black hole of anxiety’ and regain his form as soon as possible.
Furthermore, the outlet believes Leeds United should shoulder some of the blame for his lack of confidence. This is because Daniel Farke rarely gave him playing time during the second half of last season. This ‘period of inactivity’ has affected Perri since his arrival in Turin.
La Stampa also highlights how determined the goalkeeper was to join Torino once they expressed their interest. He even turned down Marseille and waited for Il Toro for a month. Now, he is eager to put his difficult start behind him.
Our take: Player can take his time
Torino have several young goalkeepers further down the pecking order. As a result, Perri is their clear first-choice goalkeeper, which explains why the club were so keen to bring him in.
This also means the Leeds United loanee has the backing of the club to establish himself. He displayed flashes of his quality against Fiorentina, producing two crucial saves.
There is plenty of optimism that he can quickly rediscover his best form. Leeds United will also be hoping for an improvement, given that they are looking to secure €16m from his permanent transfer.
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