The forward of River Plate Lucas Pratto, 32, will travel Tuesday to the Netherlands to play on loan for six months in the Feyenoord, reported the sports director of the Millionaire Enzo Francescoli.
“The player came to talk to us so that the request would be followed. He would be traveling to do the medical examination tomorrow. At other times there were other possibilities and at this time Lucas spoke with me and with the technical director. He decided this, to continue his career there . We listened to the request, we will see how it ends. He will go now, “the former Uruguayan forward told ESPN channel.
River Plate will play this Saturday the Argentine soccer superclassic against Boca Juniors and next week they will host the Brazilian Palmeiras in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals.
“This is football, Argentina is in a very delicate moment. There is also what the players want to do. Nobody would like these things to happen in these important moments, but they happen. I understand the situations, in this world you have to make decisions. We will see if one day we will regret it. Lucas asked us to take the opportunity, “said Francescoli.
'El Oso', author of two goals in the 2018 Copa Libertadores final that River Plate beat Boca Juniors, lost the title last year and was a substitute.
“All footballers are important, that's why they are in the club. They have done important things. Decisions or particular reasons are listened to. When a player has a decision made, it is difficult to change. Unless something happens, he will play half the year. in Europe, “explained the club's sports director.