Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira has admitted his life “was better in Italy” amid speculation over a possible move to AC Milan.
The diminutive Uruguayan impressed in his first season in England after joining the Gunners for £26m from Sampdoria, making 34 appearances in the Premier League, despite a late lull in form.
However, while on international duty, Torreira admitted that the language barrier meant he had struggled to gel with his teammates and that there were not many things he enjoys about life in London.
Torreira told Uruguayan outlet Ovacion: “I don’t know if there are many things that I enjoy (in England). I think it was better in Italy. England is a totally different world, a very large country.
“The language [barrier] has stopped me, to be able to relate with my team-mates and with the people. It is very difficult when you can’t have dialogue.”
Torreira is reportedly being targeted by AC Milan as the Rossoneri overhaul a squad that slipped out of the top-four last season.
The man widely expected to become Milan’s new manager - replacing Gennaro Gattuso – is Sampdoria’s Marco Giampaolo, who is thought to be keen on reuniting with the midfielder.
