15.08.2026 12:50
It has been claimed that Galatasaray's Uruguayan midfielder Lucas Torreira has instructed his agent to leave the team. It was alleged that the 30-year-old footballer's decision was influenced by the physical attack he suffered in Istanbul, as well as the departure of his close friends Fernando Muslera and Mauro Icardi from the team.
Galatasaray, who started the new season in the Süper Lig with a loss of points, has seen a notable transfer development. According to South American journalist Sebastian Giovanelli's report, Lucas Torreira informed his agent that he wants to leave Galatasaray. It was stated that the Uruguayan footballer wants to continue his career in another country.
THE ATTACK HE SUFFERED IN ISTANBUL PLAYED A ROLE IN HIS DECISION
According to the report, the physical attack Torreira suffered at a shopping mall in Istanbul on May 12 played a significant role in his decision to leave.
The release of the person who carried out the attack, followed by the individual again displaying aggressive behavior by targeting Torreira's driver, disturbed the experienced footballer.
OFFER OF TWO PRIVATE BODYGUARDS FROM THE MANAGEMENT
Following the events, it was reported that Galatasaray executives Maruf Güneş and Abdullah Kavukcu stepped in. It was learned that the two executives offered to allocate two private bodyguards to Torreira.
THE DEPARTURES OF MUSLERA AND ICARDI ALSO HAD AN EFFECT
It was claimed that Torreira, who returned to the team after his vacation in June and decided to stay at Galatasaray, was affected not only by the unrest he experienced off the field but also by the departures of his close friends in the team. It was alleged that the Uruguayan footballer, who reportedly could not get used to the departures of Fernando Muslera and Mauro Icardi, felt lonely after his close friends left and no longer wanted to live in Istanbul.
MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL STAFF WILL TRY TO CONVINCE HIM
Galatasaray's management and technical staff, however, do not want to lose Torreira, one of the team's key players. It was reported that the red-yellow management will try to persuade the 30-year-old footballer to change his decision to leave by holding a special meeting with him in the near future.