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Lucas Torreira's father confirms midfielder's No 1 option is to join Boca Juniors but reveals Brazilian teams have also made 'approaches,' with Arsenal man wanting to return to South America because he's 'suffering alone in Europe' after his mother's deat

Sealing a move to Boca Juniors is Lucas Torreira's 'priority' this summer, but he will also consider signing for a Brazilian club according to his father because he is 'suffering a lot alone in Europe' after his mother's sudden passing.

The midfielder, who is currently on loan at Atletico Madrid from Arsenal, declared that he wants to return home to play in South America after his mother Viviana Di Pascua tragically died aged just 53 after contracting coronavirus.

Uruguay international Torreira is a boyhood Boca Juniors fan and confirmed that would be his 'dream move' in an emotional statement about his future.