Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Panagiotis Tachtsidis has tested positive for coronavirus.
The Greek failed to make a single appearance for the Reds in less than a year at the club, going on to join Lecce permanently last summer after a loan spell.
And the Italian side tonight confirmed Tachtsidis has returned a positive test for Covid-19, ahead of their new season in the second tier.
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A statement from Lecce said the 29-year-old was tested in Greece before being due to fly back to Italy to link up with his teammates, and will now remain in his homeland while he self-isolates.
The club said: “All the players called up for the (team rally) underwent molecular and serological tests this morning. Absent only Tachtsidis, authorized by the company to remain at his home.
“The footballer, in fact, voluntarily and diligently underwent a swab in Greece before his departure, the result of which gave a positive result to Covid-19.
“The club wishes the player a speedy recovery, hoping that he can reach his teammates as soon as possible.”
Reports in Italy say Tachtsidis will be tested again, after two weeks of self-isolation, and will require a negative result before he can return to Lecce.
Tachtsidis joined Forest after leaving Olympiacos in September 2018.
