Eric Manuel Lamela Cordero, as his full name is, is officially an AEK player for the next three years, with the club announcing his transfer at midday on Sunday.
The Argentine international, with 25 appearances and 3 goals for Lionel Messi’s Albiceleste, will wear the number 9 jersey and made his first statements as a football player for the Union.
In fact, he once had an unlikely foursome with PAE’s new owner, Mario Iliopoulos, who told him “let’s go to battle”.
“My name is Erik Lamela and I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It’s a pleasure to be here at AEK, to wear this shirt and I can’t wait for my first game.”the football player introduced himself.
“Thanks to Matias Almeidas who invited me and showed his confidence to come here. I can’t wait to play my first game in this stadium.”Lamela continued.
What about your goals? “My personal goals are to help the team improve in what I think is necessary and in terms of the team’s goals, what everyone wants is to be champions! Let’s go together, only AEK!”highlighted the Argentine star.