According to Christos Tsaltas of Athletiko.gr, Lithuanian footballer L. Lekavičius is reportedly poised to gain Greek citizenship next week, potentially leading to an extension of his playing contract with AEK Athens. Should Lekavičius successfully obtain Greek citizenship, the player would subsequently sign a new two-year agreement with the Athens club.
This change in nationality status would remove his classification as a non-national or “legionary” within the framework of the Greek championship. Tsaltas reported that Lekavičius meets the necessary criteria to take Greek citizenship. These qualifying factors include having resided in Greece for three years, being married to a Greek national, and having a daughter who was born within the country.
Lekavičius has been a fixture for AEK since 2025. The acquisition of Greek citizenship would have significant implications for his professional status, particularly as it would ensure he is not classified as a legionary in the Greek championship starting in 2026. The potential move solidifies his long-term commitment to the club and integrates him fully into the local sporting landscape by securing his Greek nationality.
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