11.02.2026 16:23
Atletico Mineiro's Sports Director Paulo Bracks announced that they have reached an agreement with Galatasaray player Lucas Torreira, but the transfer could not take place due to the star player's contract with the yellow-reds.
In the Super League, Galatasaray, which is currently in the lead, has experienced a new development regarding Lucas Torreira, whose name is frequently associated with other teams. A striking transfer confession has come from the Brazilian team Atletico Mineiro regarding Lucas Torreira.
STATEMENT FROM ATLETICO MINEIRO ABOUT TORREIRA
Atletico Mineiro's Sports Director Paulo Bracks announced that discussions had taken place with Galatasaray player Lucas Torreira in the past weeks and an agreement had been reached. Bracks stated that the transfer could not happen due to the Uruguayan player's contract with Galatasaray.
"WE HAVE AGREED WITH TORREIRA BUT...''
Paulo Bracks stated in his announcement, "I would have loved to transfer Lucas Torreira. We had discussions with Torreira and reached an agreement, but his contract in Turkey prevented the transfer. A project was presented to Torreira that would allow him to be closer to his country, hometown, and national team, but this transfer was very difficult. Unfortunately, we could not realize the transfer because he is a very high-level player at his club."
SEASON PERFORMANCE
This season, Lucas Torreira has played in 31 matches across all competitions, scoring 2 goals and providing 3 assists. The experienced midfielder's current market value is shown as 12 million euros, and his contract with the yellow-reds continues until 2028.