BERLIN (Reuters) - Bayer Leverkusen have requested world soccer body FIFA to register striker Lucas Alario as their own player after the Argentine federation refused to release him, the German club said on Friday. "The Argentine football federation, after discussions with Club Atletico River Plate, have refused the release of player Lucas Alario," the Germans said in a statement. "Bayer Leverkusen have absolutely no understanding for the federation's and the club's actions. The refusal of the Argentines... means Bayer Leverkusen can now request the registration of Alario as its own player with FIFA." Alario, who is in Germany and has been training with Leverkusen for several days, had joined River Plate in 2015, netting 31 times in 71 competitive games.

Source: The Star September 08, 2017 11:37 UTC