Liverpool have complete the signing of Athelitico Madrid striker and talismanic captain Fernando Torres.Reds boss Rafael Benitez has brought the Spain international to Anfield in an undisclosed club record deal and also giving Luis Gracia in exchange. Th club beat Manchester United and other clubs to land the Spanish International.
The 23-year-old striker, who side-stepped questions about previous interest from Chelsea, has signed a six-year contract but the size of the fee, coupled with Liverpool’s attacking problems last term, mean he will be under pressure to perform immediately.
He has also been handed the club’s famous number nine shirt worn by the likes of Ian Rush and Robbie Fowler, but is adamant that will also spur him on.
Torres, who will play alongside the likes of Jose Reina and Xabi Alonso, said: “Hopefully I can settle as quickly as possible. It will be a help that there are so many Spanish speakers here and also the manager.I’ll be able to understand them from the word ’go’ and let’s hope the settling in period is as short as possible.I don’t see it as a pressure. It’s a good responsibility and at the same time, it’s a real privilege to have the opportunity to wear the shirt number.The fact that Liverpool have given me that number shows they’ve got a lot of confidence in me and they’ve got high hopes I will succeed."
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