Kyrgiakos explains AEK exit

20 August 2009 09:13
Sotiris Kyrgiakos admits he is turning his back on AEK Athens to join Liverpool because it is the 'biggest challenge of his career'. The Reds have agreed a deal for the Greece international, as originally revealed by skysports.com, which is believed to be worth £1.5million. Kyrgiakos had previously announced that his long-term future was at AEK and, with a move to Anfield imminent, he has therefore explained his about turn. "Last week I said I was an AEK player for the next four years and meant that," he said on his official website. "But then I received the biggest challenge of my career. "I fully understand it came at the worst possible moment for the team, but the fact that I had the chance to play for Liverpool is a huge challenge."

Source: SKY_Sports