Fernando torres

Fernando José Torres Sanz is a Spanish football player and captain of Atlético Madrid.He was born in the Fuenlabrada neighbourhood, traditionally Real Madrid territory, but he grew up to wear the red and white stripes of Atlético Madrid. Nicknamed El Niño (The Kid) for his youthful face, Torres is a striker for the Spanish National Team and Atlético Madrid, where he is considered to be one of their best players ever.

In 1999, Torres signed his first contract with the club and at the end of the 1999–2000 season he was part of the first team. His next success was at the European Under-16 Championship in England in 2001, where he finished as the Player of the Tournament en route to Spain's victory. At the time, Newcastle United manager Bobby Robson was apparently informed of Torres' talent by a Newcastle scout.Robson, however, decided against a move for the Spaniard.

Torres made his début for Atlético Madrid in the Vicente Calderón Stadium against Leganes and he scored his first goal for the club the following week, in a game against Albacete. 2002 saw Atlético Madrid returning to the first division of Spanish football. In his first season playing in the top division, Torres did not find the transition from second tier football too much of a hindrance as he scored 13 goals. Torres has been the top scorer for Atlético in La Liga for the past four seasons.He is the youngest player to play for Atlético Madrid and the youngest to become captain (at age 19). More



Chelsea is preparing a bid for Liverpool striker Fernando Torres in a deal that is reported to be over £35 million.

Chelsea reportedly made several attempts to sign AC Milan Brazilian playmaker Kaka, but have failed as Kaka does not favor the move. Their bid for Robinho has also failed, with the Real Madrid forward wanting to stay in Madrid.

According to reports, Chelsea striker Didier Drogba wants to move to either Barcelona or Inter Milan. All these facts may yield in the possibility of Torres joining Chelsea this summer.

However, Liverpool will be reluctant to sell their prolific striker as they are preparing a move for Tottenham's Robbie Keane.

However, if Liverpool keep Torres this summer yet fail to win the EPL this season, then expect Torres to leave Liverpool after end of this season.
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