Fernando Torres determined to prove his staying power at Chelsea and resist moves to sell him to Inter Milan



Fernando Torres is ready to stay at Chelsea next season and resist any attempts by the club to sell him after turning down the chance to join Inter Milan.



The 30-year-old Spain striker, who was named on Saturday in his country’s final World Cup squad of 23, was criticised by manager Jose Mourinho last season in the aftermath of the Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain.



But Torres, who signed a five-and-a-half year contract when he moved in a spectacular £50million transfer from Liverpool in January 2011, will resist any efforts by Chelsea to move him on, even though the club will be bringing in £35m Diego Costa from Atletico Madrid and another striker, possibly Mario Mandzukic of Bayern Munich.

Proving himself: Fernando Torres, who's made the final 23 for Spain, wants to stay at Chelsea

Showing up: Torres (left), who scored in Friday's friendly against Bolivia, was to resist moves to sell him on Little faith: Jose Mourinho has spoken about his disappointment in the work of his strikers this season

Torres' inclusion at world football’s showpiece tournament comes despite him having been dropped by Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque earlier this year.

With Costa nursing a hamstring injury, Torres may even start for the world champions when they open their campaign against Holland on June 13 after scoring for Spain in the 2-0 win over Bolivia on Friday.



Torres scored 11 goals last season in 41 appearances for Chelsea, though 18 were from the bench.



He was singled out by Mourinho, who started with midfielder Andre Schurrle up front at Paris Saint-Germain, the manager saying: ‘I’m not happy with my strikers’ performances, so I have to try things.’

Modest return: Torres scored 11 goals in 41 appearances for the Blues last season, 18 of them from the bench

Under fire: Torres was criticised by Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho after the Champions League clash with PSG Return: Torres could start for Spain against Holland after being dropped from the national team this year



