Arsenal have officially completed the signing of Lucas Torreira from Sampdoria in a deal worth £26.4million, the club have confirmed. Torreira, 22, becomes Unai Emery’s fourth signing of the summer following the Gunners’ captures of Stephan Lichtsteiner from Juventus, Bernd Leno from Bayer Leverkusen and Sokratis from Borussia Dortmund. Strengthening central midfield has been a priority for Emery ever since he replaced Arsene Wenger at the Emirates, especially after losing Jack Wilshere and Santi Cazorla, and Torreira emerged as the club’s top target.
The Uruguayan will wear the No. 11 shirt which was vacant after Mesut Ozil took Jack Wilshere’s No. 10.

He enjoyed a productive campaign for Sampdoria in Serie A, with his performances earning him a place in Uruguay’s squad for the World Cup in Russia, where he eventually nailed down a starting spot.

Despite agreeing a fee before the tournament started, Arsenal were keen to allow their new signing to focus exclusively on the World Cup so delayed a medical until Uruguay were eliminated. After defeat to France in the quarter finals, Torreira opted not to fly with the rest of his teammates back to Montevideo and instead jetted straight into London on Monday, passing a medical and penning terms.

Source.....https://metro.co.uk/2018/07/10/arsenal-complete-signing-uruguay-midfielder-lucas-torreira-26-4m-deal-7628712/

I can never forget what this guy did to C.Ronaldo Portugal vs Uruguay? I'm sure if you mention Torreira to Cristiano Ronaldo he will avoid you for life.

Lalasticlala

A reason to smile again as a GUNNER!
Getting d biz done as early as possible and getting d needed players unlike d previous regime which was all about signing youngsters at this time and trying hard to get major deals over d line when d season starts proper. #GUNNER

I hope he adapts to the physicality of the premier league

opeyehmmy:
A reason to smile again as a GUNNER!
Getting d biz done as early as possible and getting d needed players unlike d previous regime which was all about signing youngsters at this time and trying hard to get major deals over d line when d season starts proper. #GUNNER

I wouldn't say this is a major deal even though I know he's a good player because I think he's not yet a proven one

Tajbol4splend:



I wouldn't say this is a major deal even though I know he's a good player because I think he's not yet a proven one

Yes, u are right and neither am i wrong. At 22 he still has a lot to prove.

Good one for arsenal.

My fellow Chelsea fans, which way are we going tonight.

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OYA NA

Welcome on board.
Let's see what you can do.

Leno
Monreal
Sokratis
Mustafi
Bellerin
Torriera
Xhaza
Ozil
Mikitaryan
Lacazete
Aubameyang

Hmm.... Xhaka can now move forward to his right position.

COYG

REAL MADRID MINUS CR7 = BURNLEY FOOTBALL CLUB

Seriously, too many players with almost same abilities. Who gets benched?

Is this how they want to contend for epl? all I see is average here and there.


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I kw him he live behind our yard...He is a good player

Bellerin or Lecheinstener
Torrerra or Xhaka
Aubameyang or Lacazette?
Will Mkhy see playing time if Emery decides to go with three man midfield of Torrera-Ramsey-Xhaka? How will that affect our attacking game. Too many questions begging for answers.

GavelSlam:
At the world cup he was decent.

Arsenal is beginning to have a formidable squad.

his performance at the WC is quite ok to get us dreaming again. Let's hope he gels in fast.

Welcome to Arsenal, do hope you make us proud.

COYG

GUNNER FOR LIFE

Arsenal mean business this season

Toreira aka "Terrier", aka "bulldog" aka "lion" Welcome to Arsenal FC.

#wearearsenal#

royalamour:
Leno
Monreal
Sokratis
Mustafi
Bellerin
Torriera
Xhaza
Ozil
Mikitaryan
Lacazete
Aubameyang

Hmm....

Where's Ramsey? Emery already earmarked him as a mainstay in that team.

North London is white

ybalogs:
Where's Ramsey? Emery already earmarked him as a mainstay in that team.

Really? Our squad is beginning to be formidable.

And why is nobody talking about CR7 move to Juve.

good

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