Madrid: Former Spain forward Fernando Torres announced Tuesday that he will turn out for Japanese club Sagan Tosu. “My new team will be Sagan Tosu in Japan,” the 34-year-old was quoted as saying by ESPN.
“Yesterday we signed the contract. They were one of the first clubs to show interest in me, and I appreciate their insistence and how they convinced me with their sporting, personal and cultural project.”
Torres, who played for Atletico Madrid and Liverpool among other clubs, had been linked A-League club Sydney FC and MLS side Chicago Fire. Torres also informed that he will be joining his new teammates next week with a possible debut at home July 21.
“There were many offers from all the continents. I had offers from France, Germany, other clubs in Spain, but I did not want to join another European club as I had the best end possible here with my team,” Torres, who won the Europa League this year with Atletico said. The 2010 World Cup winner has netted 38 goals in 110 appearances for his country and struck 118 times in two spells at Atletico.
“I wanted something completely different, a change. I like to take risky decisions, to face challenges. It is a small team from a humble area which has gone to the top in its country, which attracts me too,” Torres added.