ARIS FOOTBALL CLUB announces the transfer of the Argentinean midfielder LEANDRO GRACIAN from Boca Juniors for one year under loan and with an option of buy.
Leandro Gracian was born on the 6th of August 1982 in Buenos Aires – Argentina and played in Velez Sarsfield since 2000 until 2007 where he had 148 participations and scored 28 goals. Next year he got transferred to Monterey – Mexico where he played in 35 games and scored 9 times. Boca Juniors noticed his abilities and gave him the opportunity to return to Argentina. Wearing number 11 on his shirt, he competed 48 times and scored 8 goals. He has a total of 231 participations and 45 goals. He has conquered the Clausura in the year 2005 with Velez Sarsfield, the South American Cup and the Apertura in 2008 with Boca Juniors.
Full name: Leandro Gracian
Date of Birth: 06-08-1982
Place of Birth: Buenos Aires
Height: 1.72 m
Weight: 71 kg
Position: Midfielder

“I am looking forward in competing wearing ARIS shirt”
Leandro Gracian making his first statements at www.arisfc.gr, expressed his eagerness to wear the shirt with the colours of the God of War: “I am very satisfied with the fact that I will continue my carreer at ARIS. I really am looking forward to coming to Thessaloniki and playing, wearing the shirt of my new team. I have already been informed regarding ARIS and Thessaloniki and especially the fans of the team.  The entire atmosphere reminds me a lot of Argentina and La Bombonera. I wish that I will meet the expectations of the Administration of ARIS and to provide the fans of the team with many enjoyments”.