The Greek club Panathinaikos have brought in the services of the former Argentine striker Luciano Figueroa in the hope of improving its goal scoring record over the course of the season. Despite being considered as one of the top teams in Greece, Panathinaikos have struggled for form this season. As a result of the poor form, the club are currently eighth in the Greek table after having taken just 26 points from the 21 matches. Even more worrying for the club is the fact that they have managed to score just 22 goals in these matches.

The arrival of the 31-year-old Luciano Figueroa not only adds to the forward line up, but also provides some much-needed quality and experience as well. The Greek table is currently led by the Olympiakos, who have 54 points from the matches played so far. Figueroa has represented the Argentina national team in 15 matches. He has a decent goal scoring record in these matches as pointed out by his return of nine goals. However, his last appearance for the national team came in 2005. It has been revealed that the 31-year-old will be spending the rest of the season at Panathinaikos. He has included the option of an additional year in his contract, but it will depend upon his performances this season. The club has managed just one victory in the last five matches of all competitions.

They have also managed to score just four goals in these matches. As a result, there is incredible pressure on the manager Fabri Gonzalez. The club needs to find its form as quickly as possible because there are just six points above the relegation zone. Two clubs are relegated from the Greek top division at the end of the season. Olympiakos have a five-point advantage at the top of the table.