Ligue 1 - Le Mans net Le Tallec for good

Eurosport - Wed, 02 Jul 10:20:00 2008

Striker Anthony Le Tallec has completed a permanent move to Le Mans from Liverpool.

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The Frenchman spent last season on loan at Stade Leon-Bollee after failing to catch the eye of Reds manager Rafa Benitez.

Le Tallec was a signing of former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier when moving from Le Havre in 2003.

The 23-year-old was offered opportunities to impress in Benitez's first season at Anfield in 2004-05, particularly in Liverpool's successful UEFA Champions League campaign.

However, Benitez failed to view Le Tallec as part of his long-term plans and the former France Under-21 international has now left Merseyside.

He has signed a four-year deal with Le Mans, with terms of the transfer undisclosed, and said: "I need stability, a sporting plan, and Le Mans give me this chance.''

Le Mans finished ninth in Ligue 1 last season.

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