Lucas Perri’s move from Leeds United to Torino came after weeks of chaos. The player hasn’t made a great start to life in Turin and this causing a bit of concern.
In the summer transfer window, Sport Witness covered how the Whites were trying to create an auction for the keeper. This led to Marseille joining the race and as a result, Torino made a very appealing offer for Perri.
He joined the Granata on a free loan with an option to buy worth €16m. This came after they initially offered €10m and a loan fee but pressure from Leeds United changed the terms of the deal.
The Brazilian is now attracting a lot of attention in Italy.
Farke’s side blamed
Today’s La Stampa takes a detailed look at the 28-year-old’s start to life in Turin. He made an error against Monza in the Coppa Italia, while being at fault for conceding against Fiorentina.
The newspaper – via ToroNews, acknowledge that Perri plays in an unforgiving role and risks making a fool of himself. But they urge him to not go down the ‘black hole of anxiety’ and find form quickly.
Moreover, the outlet believe Leeds United are to be blamed for his lack of confidence. This is because Daniel Farke never really used him in the second half of last season. This ‘period of inactivity’ has cost Perri in Turin.
La Stampa also point out that the keeper was very keen on joining Torino ever since they showed interest. He also rejected Marseille and waited for Il Toro for a month. Now, he is desperate to turn things around.
Our take: Player can take his time
Torino have a lot of young keepers lower in the pecking order. That is why Perri is their undisputed first-choice and this led to Torino being keen on signing him.
This also means the Leeds United loanee has the trust of the club to make a mark. He showed glimpses of his ability in the game against Fiorentina, making two important saves.
There’s a lot of hope for a quick revival. Leeds United will also hope things change, as they want to earn €16m from his permanent sale.
