16.02.2025 15:00
The Argentine team Boca Juniors has started efforts to re-sign Galatasaray's Uruguayan star Lucas Torreira, who has previously been on their radar. It has been reported that the Argentine club is ready to pay the transfer fee requested by the yellow-reds and is also open to the possibility of a loan. Torreira, who has previously expressed his desire to play for Boca, currently has a market value of 15 million euros.
A striking transfer claim has emerged regarding Uruguay star Lucas Torreira, who is one of the indispensable names of Galatasaray.
BOCA IS BACK IN THE GAME
Argentinian team Boca Juniors has intensified efforts to add Galatasaray's star Lucas Torreira to their squad. According to a report from the Argentinian press outlet Strikers; Boca wants to strengthen their midfield by bringing Torreira into their squad for the second half of the season. It has been noted that Boca President Juan Roman Riquelme sees the Uruguayan footballer as a high-level transfer that will strengthen the team.
READY TO OPEN THE PURSE STRINGS
The report states that Boca Juniors is ready to meet the fees requested by Galatasaray for this transfer. Boca will also keep the loan option on the table if Galatasaray agrees.
WHAT DID TORREIRA SAY?
Speaking to Telemundo, Torreira said, "I don't want to give people false hope because the situation is very complicated right now. My return to South America is getting closer. I feel that way too. Anything can happen; I want to enjoy this year at Galatasaray, and we will see what happens next year."
Torreira, who stated that he is currently focused on Galatasaray, said, "I have been playing in Europe for many years, and it can be very exhausting for me sometimes. I feel the distance, I miss my family. We will see what happens next year. Right now, I want to focus on Galatasaray."
HE WANTED TO PLAY FOR BOCA
On the other hand, Torreira previously stated in an interview with ESPN that he wanted to play for Boca Juniors, saying, "We are in contact with Riquelme, and I know that this possibility is getting closer because I have been in Europe for many years. I miss being at home and being close to my family."
SEASON PERFORMANCE
Lucas Torreira has played 32 official matches for Galatasaray this season. The 28-year-old midfielder has shown a performance of 1 goal and 6 assists in these matches. Torreira has a contract with the yellow-reds until 2026.