16.01.2026 14:10
Uncertainties regarding the future of Galatasaray's Uruguayan player Lucas Torreira have come to the fore. It has been reported that a club from Brazil is making efforts to match Torreira's salary at Galatasaray. Torreira's agent, Pablo Bentancur, stated that the player has lost motivation and wants to play closer to home. Bentancur mentioned that the transfer process depends on the progress of negotiations between the clubs.
The future of Lucas Torreira at Galatasaray has come back to the agenda. While it is reported that a club from Brazil has intervened for the Uruguayan midfielder, striking statements have come from Torreira's manager, Pablo Bentancur.
THE BRAZILIAN CLUB IS READY TO MATCH HIS SALARY
Pablo Bentancur stated that a club from Brazil is making serious efforts to pay Torreira the same salary he earns at Galatasaray. Bentancur expressed that official communications between the clubs are ongoing and that the transfer process is progressing in contact.
"HE HAS LOST MOTIVATION, WANTS TO BE CLOSER TO HOME"
Manager Bentancur also shared a striking detail about Torreira's situation. The experienced manager said, "Lucas has lost some of his motivation; he wants to be closer to home. He has been playing far away for many years." Bentancur also emphasized that the player has made a good financial accumulation.
ALL EYES ON THE TRANSFER IN THE UPCOMING PERIOD
It has been stated that Torreira, whose contract with Galatasaray is still ongoing, is looking for an option closer to his family and home. The process is expected to gain clarity in the coming days, depending on the course of inter-club negotiations.