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Liverpool Too Good To Turn Down - Torres

Liverpool Too Good To Turn Down - Torres

Fernando Torres has stated that the chance to join Liverpool was too goo to turn down and asked Atlético's fans to recognise that it was his decision to move.

The 23-year-old striker opted to move to Anfield in a €32m move because he considers the Reds to be one of the biggest clubs in Europe.

Having spent seven seasons in the Atlético first team aftr rising through the ranks at the clubs, Torres admits that he was craving a fresh challenge.

“It has been a difficult decision to leave but it would have been hard for me to reject Liverpool’s offer," he explained.

“It is a big leap for me and I think it was the right thing for everyone. The time comes in the life of a player that he needs more challenges.

“I have always done what was best for the club, too. The Liverpool offer arrived and I only told the club to listen to that offer because that is the team I wanted to play for.

“It’s one of the best, if not the best, clubs in Europe.”

Despite the undoubted competition for places in Rafa Benítez's front line, Torres revealed that one key factor was the faith that the Spanish manager and the club have shown in him.

“The fact that Liverpool are giving me the number nine shirt just goes to show the confidence they have placed in me, when considering those who have worn that shirt before me," he continued.

“A new beautiful adventure begins for me and I hope that with work and effort I can be among the best players.

“This is a unique opportunity for me. Liverpool aspire to everything and that has been an important factor in my decision to go there.

“I want to adapt as quickly as possible. I think the Premier League is a football that adapts well to my style. I will arrive with a lot of joy and ambition.”

Torres claims to understand the frustration of Atlético's long-suffering supporters, but asked them not to blame the club for agreeing to the mammoth deal.

"An offer came in and I asked them to listen to it," he said. "The decision was all mine.

"I think that I have shown (my commitment) throughout the last few years.

"I am always going to feel like Atlético is my home."