Arsenal announced the signing of Lucas Torreira today in a $35 million deal. The Uruguay international is Unai Emery’s fourth signing of the summer. After passing a medical, he signed a five-year deal with the club.
Torreira was a key member of the Uruguay side which reached the World Cup quarter-finals in Russia. They fell to a 2-0 defeat to France last week, bringing their run to an end.
Torreira began his career with Italian club Pescara, before moving to Sampdoria in 2015. There he learned his trade which culminated in him earning his first international cap earlier this year. After a substitute appearance in Uruguay’s first match, Torreira started their four other games at the World Cup finals.
He joins defenders Sokratis and Stephan Lichtsteiner in Emery’s reshaped squad. Goalkeeper Bernd Leno also joined from Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen.
These are exciting times for the former Premier League champions. Arsenal fell won their last championship won in 2004 and fans expect the new-look squad to end that drought.
While Torreira will be a key member of the Arsenal squad next season, it’s unclear who will partner him in midfield. The Gunners were lackluster during 2017-18 and performed poorly. That form led to former boss Arsene Wenger being sacked in May after 21 years in charge.
Emery’s appointment as head coach brings the club a new era; one that fans hope will bring back the glory days.
