Sotiris Kyrgiakos is turning his back on AEK Athens to join Liverpool because of the challenge.
Greece defender attracted by challenge at Anfield
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."
