Lucas Torreira’s agent has revealed there was a ‘possibility’ the midfielder could have joined AC Milan this summer, but admits Arsenal had ‘no intention’ of letting him leave.
Back in June, Torreira confessed he was struggling to adapt to London life and preferred his time in Genoa while playing for Sampdoria, fueling speculation of a return to Serie A.
Marco Giampaolo, who took over the reins at Milan this summer, subsequently identified Torreira as one of his top targets ahead of the 2019/20 campaign. The pair worked together at Sampdoria and still have a close relationship to this day.
However, Milan’s advances for Torreira were swiftly rebuffed, with Arsenal determined to keep hold of the player they signed just 12 months earlier for around £26million. Read more