Torreira seeks exit from Turkey after renewed threat from attacker

Galatasaray midfielder Lucas Torreira has reportedly requested his agent to facilitate his exit from Turkey after a disturbing second encounter with an individual who previously assaulted him. The Uruguayan player is seeking to leave the country and his current club after the aggressor resurfaced with fresh threats.

The incident stems from a previous attack in May at an Istanbul mall, where a 32-year-old man, identified as Yusuf Y., allegedly attacked Torreira. The aggressor, described as being obsessed with Torreira's partner, actress Devrim Ozkan, was reportedly motivated by jealousy and a year-long "hatred" for the footballer's relationship with the actress. He admitted to punching Torreira after locating him via a social media post.

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I have come to finish the job I started.

Following his release after four months of detention, Yusuf Y. allegedly intercepted Torreira's driver, Eray, and issued a chilling warning: "I have come to finish the job I started." This latest threat has prompted Turkish police to open a new investigation, focusing on Torreira, his partner, and the aggressor, who is subject to a restraining order previously issued against him.

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After seeing photos of her with Lucas Torreira a year ago, I started to hate him.

Torreira had previously confirmed to police that his girlfriend had filed a harassment complaint against the aggressor, and he also filed a criminal complaint for the initial attack. The aggressor's prior record includes offenses for intentional injury, and he had reportedly posted threats on social media. The repeated nature of these incidents has pushed the couple to consider more drastic measures.

This new episode casts a shadow over Torreira's time with Galatasaray, potentially bringing his tenure in Turkey to an end. The player's safety and well-being appear to be the primary concerns driving this decision.

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I went to the mall with the intention of harming him after learning his location through a social media post by the couple. As soon as I saw him, I punched him in the face.