Luciano Becchio insists his Norwich City nightmare was not why he turned his back on English football as he prepares to fulfil his dream with hometown club Belgrano.

The 31-year-old Argentine made just 16 appearances and failed to score a senior goal in a City shirt, but the man already christened 'The Lion' by supporters of the Cordoba-based outfit revealed he was still in demand in this country before opting for a fairytale return to his birthplace.

Becchio is in line for a top flight debut in next week's Primera Division fixture against Argentinos after cutting short his ill-fated stay in Norfolk.

The powerful frontman has never played in Argentina's domestic top flight after a nomadic club career that included spells in Spain before carving out his reputation in a prolific stint at Leeds.

'I did not have to think too much. After 10 years in Europe I always had the dream of playing in Belgrano,' he said. 'Financially, I had other offers but most importantly for me is that my family and I wanted a shot at Belgrano. I am coming to a team that is doing very well and my idea is to adapt to a different football, but I don't think I'll have any problems.'

Becchio is ready to bolster his new club's title push against the likes of River Plate and Boca Juniors as the domestic league prepares to resume following a break for the Copa America, despite an injury-hit end to his Norwich career when he fractured his heel on loan at Rotherham.

''That will be decided by the coach whether I can play 90 minutes or not,' he said. 'I will be available and I'll try to be ready for the opener. Then I will abide by what the coach says. The truth is that I'm adapting well, the guys have welcomed me with open arms. It is a tight-knit group, so I am very happy.'