Lucas Torreira signals departure from Galatasaray: 'I miss my family'
Uruguayan star Lucas Torreira, who has been playing for Galatasaray since August 2022 and has won the hearts of fans with his performance, made statements in an interview that will sadden Galatasaray supporters.
12punto
Galatasaray was defeated 2-1 by Dutch side Ajax away in the 8th and final week of the UEFA Europa League, but still managed to secure a spot in the play-off round. The yellow-red team will face AZ Alkmaar in this round.
SIGNALING A DEPARTURE
Following the match, Lucas Torreira gave an interview to the Uruguayan press outlet Telemundo, making statements that sounded almost like a farewell. Torreira said: "I don't want to give people false hope because the situation is very complicated right now. I feel that my return to South America is getting closer. I want to enjoy this year at Galatasaray, but we will see what happens next year."
'I MISS MY FAMILY'
Stating that he is currently focused on Galatasaray, Torreira continued his words as follows: "I have been playing in Europe for many years and sometimes it can be quite exhausting. I miss my family; I feel the distance. Time will tell what happens next year, but for now, I want to focus on Galatasaray."
Finally, the 28-year-old midfielder clarified the situation by saying, "We will see what happens next year. For now, I want to focus on Galatasaray."
Raised in the Montevideo Wanderers youth academy, Lucas Torreira later played for Pescara, Sampdoria, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, and Fiorentina. He has also appeared in 40 matches for the Uruguay national team.