Galo eye new bid for Torreira, look to sway Galatasaray | OneFootball

Atlético is making moves behind the scenes to try to secure a high-profile signing for the midfield. The club from Minas Gerais is keeping negotiations open with Uruguayan defensive midfielder Lucas Torreira, 29 years old, currently at Galatasaray in Turkey, and is preparing a new formal offer to the Turkish club.

According to journalist Hugo Lobão from Canal do Frossard, Galo is expected to present a second offer by this Saturday (17th) in an attempt to convince the Turks to release the player. Atlético’s first bid was rejected by Galatasaray, who consider Torreira an important part of their squad. Even so, Atlético has not given up and continues to seek an agreement.

The talks have already been confirmed by the player’s own agent, who revealed that Atlético has made a significant effort to match the salary figures Torreira receives in Turkey. This move demonstrates the club’s genuine interest in having the Uruguayan for the season.

Another factor working in Galo’s favor is the player’s own desire. Torreira has expressed his wish to return to South American football to be closer to his family, which could facilitate a move away from European football after more than a decade playing on the Old Continent. The player is a regular starter at Galatasaray.

Lucas Torreira left South America at just 18 to play in Italy (for Pescara), where he began a solid career in Europe. Since then, he has played for major clubs such as Sampdoria (ITA), Arsenal (ENG), and Atlético de Madrid (ESP), in addition to having played in two World Cups with the Uruguayan national team.

For Atlético, the arrival of the midfielder could solve a long-standing problem in the squad: the lack of a quality defensive midfielder who can also play out from the back. Torreira stands out precisely for his defensive intensity, game reading, and ability to build plays from the defensive half.

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