Torres Commits to Liverpool

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres
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After winning the world cup with Spain, albeit a disappointing performance personally, striker Fernando Torres has ended the rumors that he is unhappy at Anfield. Speculation arose about Torres after Liverpool failed to qualify for the Champions League last season and the departure of manager Rafa Benitez. Man City and Chelsea were linked with Torres, and maybe even move to Spain.

Today, Torres ended those rumors by saying he is happy at Liverpool and that they are the best team in the country. I don't know about that, but here is what Fernando had to say:

"This is the best club in the country so the targets and expectations are always high. Hopefully we can stay at our level. At Liverpool the aim is to fight for every title. It was difficult last season, but we are sure we can improve this season.

"I am really happy to be back, really happy to stay with all my team-mates. My commitment and loyalty to the club and to the fans is the same as it was on my first day when I signed.

"I am looking forward to the challenge ahead."

Here is Torres on his new boss Roy Hodgson:

"I really appreciated the fact that Roy came out to see me while I was on my holidays. He told me about his plans for the club and what he wanted from me and I appreciated that.



"I hope he will be the right man to reach the targets of Liverpool Football Club and I am really looking forward to working with him. At the moment I am training just on my own but as soon as I can I will train with the team and with the new manager."


This is great news for all Liverpool supporters, as Torres will be a key player if they can break back in to the top three. It is great to see a fan favorite end transfer speculation so his team can focus in the little time left before the start of the season. It would be nice if a certain teammate on the World Cup-winning Spain team could do the same.