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Torreira's father reveals: 'He was close to Napoli, but something strange happened'

Torreira's father reveals: 'He was close to Napoli, but something strange happened'

Speaking to Radio Martie, Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira's father, Ricardo, revealed that his son was close to joining Napoli last summer, though the negotiations were stopped.

"Lucas near Napoli? Yes, he was. There were negotiations with Napoli, but then something very strange happened. As we all know, these things can happen in the transfer market, everything can change at any moment. Negotiations were halted and Lucas got the opportunity to move to England," he concluded.

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