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Fiorentina defender Igor: I learn so much from Arsenal midfielder Torreira

Fiorentina defender Igor is full of praise for teammate Lucas Torreira.

On-loan from Arsenal, Torreira is in talks to sign permanently with the Viola.

Igor said, "There are many teammates to learn from, I could name them all, but I want to mention Torreira. Not only because he has the experience of having played in the Premier League, in La Liga, in two great teams, but because his way of playing, his intelligence and his hunger is very strong.

"Until a few years ago a small player was struggling to play, but nothing changes with him.

"When he enters the field he leaves his life there. He is intelligent with the ball, without the ball he knows where he has to be at the right time. He is a high-level footballer, he plays for the national team, he plays the World Cup, but he has a simplicity and humility to admire. I always look at him and I try to learn from him. For me he is an example."

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