Torreira attends Boca juniors match, still hopes for world cup spot

According to Olé, new developments emerged on Tuesday regarding the rumors linking Torreira to Boca.

This is a long-running transfer saga, with overtures and a desire for a happy ending. The latest news about Torreira is almost like a TV drama, and it might even further open the door for him to leave Galatasaray. Now, the story between the Uruguayan midfielder and Boca will enter a new chapter this Tuesday, with many noteworthy details.

First, the new transfer window is approaching, and it is widely known that Torreira hopes to wear Boca's blue and gold jersey. Second, in the past few hours, he visited his compatriot friend Cavani at his home, which also appeared in their social media updates. Subsequently, Cavani invited Torreira to La Bombonera to watch Boca's match against Cruzeiro live.

Minutes before the match, the two were already in the box together, which also demonstrated the invitation.

Therefore, in this "sanctuary," Torreira will make an appearance as a heavyweight guest. It is foreseeable that he will be one of the focal points before and during this crucial match. Meanwhile, Juan Román Riquelme will also be watching the game not far from him. For Boca, this match is about whether the team can continue to advance to the next stage of the Copa Libertadores.

If negotiations begin and proceed smoothly, Torreira could become a member of Boca's squad in the future. He has participated in two World Cups, although his chances of being selected for the next World Cup are already slim. Of course, to complete this move, Boca also needs to free up a foreign player slot. Currently, Boca's foreign player slots are full, and Uruguayan player Saracchi is due to return after his loan spell at Celtic expires.

In recent days, Torreira has also been in the news due to an assault in a shopping mall in Istanbul. He was reportedly walking in the Kasimpasa area and had already experienced harassment before the attack. This incident worried those close to the player, but Torreira's physical injuries were not serious.

The assailant was identified as Yusuf Y. and has been detained by the police. After attacking the Galatasaray player, he provided details in his confession. The assailant, who was preventively detained, stated: "I had unilateral feelings for İpek Birol, who had a romantic relationship with this Uruguayan player. This person made me uncomfortable, so she had previously applied for a restraining order against me. I never violated the restraining order. However, when I saw her and Torreira's photo together on social media, I started to hate Torreira."