Arsenal manager Unai Emery has praised ‘bright talent’ Lucas Torreira after the Uruguayan midfielder completed his move from Sampdoria Tuesday.
The 22-year-old, who waited until after his World Cup campaign was over to make the £25million move to north London, is the Gunners’ fourth signing of the summer.
There has long been a lack of mettle in the Arsenal midfield, something Granit Xhaka was bought, but never really designed, to bring.
Speaking on his new signing, Emery told the club website: “In Lucas Torreira, we have signed a young player who is a very bright talent in the game.
“A midfielder with great quality, I have enjoyed watching his performances for Sampdoria in the past two seasons, and we all saw him do very well for Uruguay in the World Cup.
“He is a young player already with good experience, but who wants to keep on growing. We welcome Lucas to Arsenal and look forward to him joining us soon for pre-season.”
Torreira added: “I feel very happy. I want to make the most of this opportunity life has given me. I am really looking forward to starting this new adventure.”
