Fernando Torres soon became a star when he joined European Giants Liverpool FC in 2007. The Spanish striker arrived on Merseyside after impressing on his home soil of Athletico Madrid. 'El Nino' became a hero amongst the Anfield faithful within his first few months of playing in the English Premier League. The striker was unstoppable when in form for Liverpool.
Torres joined the Reds for a club record transfer fee in July 2007. He set the league alight in his first season for Liverpool, scoring 24 goals. 'El Nino' continued his goal scoring form into his second season for the club, impressing every time he stepped onto the pitch.
The Spaniard reached 50 goals in the space of 72 games for the Merseyside club. He became a real fan's favourite. Nobody knew what to expect from Torres when he signed for Liverpool. In his first game for the club the striker scored an individual effort against Chelsea, which became a regular occurrence over the years.
https://youtu.be/WX3BpfSMO7E - Top 10 Torres goals for Liverpool
Torres was powerful, pacey, good in the air and a constant menace to opposition defenders. Steven Gerrard and 'El Nino' became a partnership that would become first-class during his time at the club. Gerrard would produce a pin point pass to Torres and he would do the rest. It was a deadly combo.
"I'm spoilt having a team-mate like Gerrard as I can count on him supplying me with perfect passes," said Torres in an interview.
The Spanish striker moved to Chelsea in 2011 for a few of £50 million. He never reached the heights expected of him at Stamford Bridge, he lost his consistency of scoring. His glory years were certainly at Liverpool even though he didn't win a Premier League title. The World Cup winner gave Rafa Benitez a real number 9 that could score goals for his team.
Torres finished third in the Ballon d'OR awards in 2008, behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Injuries were also a downfall for the Spaniard in his career. 'El Nino' had all the potential to become the best striker in the world for a number of years. One would wonder how far he could have gone if he didn't moved from Liverpool. The Premier League will never forget 'El Nino'. Fernando Torres - a player that was irresistible on his day.
https://youtu.be/G5XjOFuQdw8 - When Fernando Torres was the best striker in the world
"Liverpool is a fundamental part of my life. They don't remember me that way, but time will change that. I could not have chosen a better place to go when I left Atletico." - Fernando Torres
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