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Lucas Torreira has joined Turkish club Galatasaray permanently
He spent spent the last two seasons on loan at Atletico Madrid and Fiorentina
The 26-year-old made 89 appearances after joining from Sampdoria in 2018

By PRESS ASSOCIATION REPORTER

Published: 19:52 EDT, 8 August 2022 | Updated: 19:58 EDT, 8 August 2022

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Midfielder Lucas Torreira has left Arsenal to join Turkish club Galatasaray on a permanent deal.

Uruguay international Torreira spent the last two seasons on loan at Atletico Madrid and Fiorentina respectively.

The 26-year-old made 89 appearances for the Gunners after moving from Sampdoria in July 2018 at the start of Unai Emery's reign.

I am very happy and excited to be a new @GalatasaraySK player. I am convinced that this is the beginning of a long and successful history together.
Thank you for trusting me and I promise to leave everything for these colors.
Let's go Gala ! 🦁💛❤️

LT🇺🇾⚽️ pic.twitter.com/D5fJZvvewu
— Lucas Torreira #LT14 (@LTorreira34) August 8, 2022

He was an unused substitute when the north London club defeated Chelsea in the 2020 FA Cup final, while he won LaLiga during his temporary switch to Atletico.

'Everyone at Arsenal thanks Lucas for his contribution during his time with us,' read a statement on Arsenal's website.

'We wish Lucas and his family the best of health and happiness in their new chapter with Galatasaray.'