It is understood that Sagan Tosu’s Fernando Torres has been enticing Atletico Madrid and former Spain defender Juanfran to play in the J.League, according to Spanish media “fichajes.net”.

Juanfran joined Atletico Madrid in 2011 and had won two Europa League titles under Diego Simeone. He had announced earlier that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season. And he has revealed that Torres, whom he shares a deep relationship with during their time at Atletico and the national team, has been coaxing him to head to Japan as his next destination.

“I have not yet decided on where to go next. It won’t be in Spain, for sure. There are options from America and Asia. Torres recommends Japan. It’s one option to consider.”

Torres is struggling with Sagan Tosu at the moment, and will most certainly welcome his accomplished compatriot at the club.

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