Arsenal Midfielder Refuses to Return to Emirates After Expiry of His Loan Deal Italian Club

• Lucas Torreira has revealed he has no desire to return to the Emirates after the expiry of his loan deal with Fiorentina
• According to the Uruguay international, he is "fine in Italy" and would love to continue playing at Artemio Franchi Stadium
• Fiorentina have an option of making Torreira's deal at the club permanent but will need to fork out £12.6m for the transfer to go through

Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira has made it clear that he would love to continue playing in the Serie A after the expiry of his loan deal with Fiorentina.

Torreira spent the 2021/22 season on loan with the Italian giants, where he established himself as an integral squad player.

Despite Fiorentina having an option of making Torreira's stay with them permanent, that is yet t to materialise.

Metro UK reports the midfielder's agent, Pablo Bentancur, was quoted saying that Arsenal have rejected Fiorentina's attempt to lower the €15 million (£12.6m) right-to-buy option.

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However, Fiorentina's president Rocco Commisso hit back at Bentancur's suggestion that his club are to blame for a permanent deal not yet materialising.

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While discussing his football future, Torreira insisted that his desire his to remain at Fiorentina, but was quick to point out that a deal has to be reached between the relevant parties.

The Uruguay international further took time to assess his loan spell at Artemio Franchi Stadium, describing it as "a positive year."

"My intention is to stay at Fiorentina," Torreira told FanPage in Italy.

"But it will be necessary for the club to find an agreement with Arsenal. I’m perfectly fine in Florence. I am fine in Italy.

"It was a very positive year, even if we failed to qualify for Europa League," he added.

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The Croatian winger is understood to have penned a two-year deal with the North Londoners after his free transfer.

Perisic's move to Tottenham will see him reunite with Antonio Conte, having worked under the Italian boss during their time together at Inter Milan.