Torreira father opens door to Arsenal return after Atletico Madrid loan | OneFootball

Lucas Torreira's father has said the Uruguayan midfielder could return to Arsenal.

The 24-year-old has joined Atletico Madrid on a season-long loan, but it is expected to he will stay in Spain beyond next summer.

"Lucas has a huge heart and puts a lot of effort into everything he does," he told Libertad Digital.

"That's why he's not one of the players who likes to be on the bench waiting for minutes.

"He needs to show what he can give on the pitch. He's encouraged with the game. And that happened at Arsenal.

"Lucas is honest and wants to leave his soul on the pitch, but that is defined by the coaches and for the current Arsenal manager he didn't count.

"Lucas wasn't on the bench because he wanted to be there, but by decision of his coach.

"For a 24-year-old boy, recognised in Uruguay and around the world, the most necessary thing is to play.

"Arsenal decided that he wouldn't have minutes, but we promise, God willing, if everything goes well and if there's a coach at Arsenal who loves him when his contract with Atlético ends, he'll leave his soul there again if they want him."