Torreira: ‘I hope to entertain the Viola fans’
Lucas Torreira hopes to ‘entertain’ the Fiorentina fans after arriving from Arsenal. ‘I want to make the most of this experience’.
The Viola signed Torreira on a paid loan with an option to buy from the Gunners, and the Uruguay international arrives after a season on loan at La Liga winners Atletico Madrid in Spain.
During the press conference for his presentation, Torreira admitted he had thought about Fiorentina ‘for many years’ and looks forward to playing at the Artemio Franchi.
“The club believes a lot in this team, the most important thing now is to get to know my teammates and the coaches,” he said at a press conference. “I hope to entertain the fans.
“I was sold from Sampdoria to Arsenal, then unfortunately I chose to go to Madrid last year.
“It’s normal for anyone who wants to play, but I didn’t have much space. For me it’s important to play.
“It’s true that we have been talking about Fiorentina for many years, I want to make the most of this experience now that I’m here.”
Torreira said he hopes to be ready for the match against Atalanta after the international break.
“I can’t say much, I think [Atalanta coach Gian Piero] Gasperini is listening,” he said. “I have been with the team for a few days, I hope to be ready for Bergamo.
“I want to help the team bring home the three points. In the meantime, I will try to understand better what [coach Vincenzo] Italian wants.”
Torreira said there’s not that much difference between La Liga and Serie A.
“I wouldn’t say they are that different,” he said. “Given the European championship. I played in England, and that’s the best championship in the world.”