Liverpool have sent midfielder Sebastien Leto on loan to Olympiacos following the club’s failure to secure a work permit for the Argentine.

Leto played last term under an Italian passport, but that was revoked following an investigation by the Italian authorities.

The Reds sent a delegation to the Home Office to secure a work permit for Leto, but their pleas fell on deaf ears.

Rafa Benitez hit out at the system on Monday, claiming it needs an overhaul, but he has found the schemer a home by agreeing a two-year loan deal with Olympiacos.

“Olympiacos is a challenge for me. I know I will be here for two years," Leto told the Olympiacos website.

"I've had two weeks of pre-season training with Liverpool and I believe I will be ready to do whatever I have to.

"Olympiacos are a great team who challenge for every honour in Greece and in the Champions League.

"The team has some good players, a well known coach and fanatical supporters which always inspires them."

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