Footballer Nectarios Triantis torn between two nations in an international tug-of-war

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Sydneysider Nectarios Triantis is contemplating his future allegiance as he returns to the Scottish Premiership playing for Hibernian FC this year.

Although he is a mainstay in the Subway Olyroos setup, scouts from the Greek national team have been closely monitoring Triantis’ performances. They are considering the possibility of enticing one of Australia’s most promising young talents to instead represent Greece.

“It’s obviously a good feeling that there’s other countries that are wanting you,” Triantis told the ALeagues.

“For me, both my parents are Greek and I grew up in a Greek household based in Sydney, so Greece does hold a strong and tight place in my heart.

“But growing up in Australia I think it’s always been my dream to play for Australia. So in terms of countries, it’s sort of a mixed feeling because I could play for either so it’s still not completely decided. But yeah, my heart does have a close spot with Greece.

“I’ve got love for both countries and just it’s an honour to have that tick of approval from Greece but obviously I’ve represented Australia at youth level, so I know that honour and that feeling of playing for Australia too.”

Triantis added that he thinks his “heart is with Australia.”

“I’ve always had that dream to play for Australia and I think that’s sort of linked with my move to Hibs going on loan back to them… I think it gives me the best opportunity to play for Australia. I’m playing at a good level, week in, week out, and hopefully soon knocking on the door to play for the Socceroos,” he declared.

Source: ALeagues.

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