Fernando Torres to return to Atletico Madrid when he hangs up his boots

Fernando Torres, who currently plays for Sagan Tosu in the J.League, is expected to return to Atletico Madrid after his retirement. This has been revealed in an interview in Goal.

Newly promoted Mexican side Atletico San Luis, which is 50% owned by Torres’ former club Atletico Madrid, had been wooing the Atletico legend ever since they won promotion to the Liga MX.

However, Atletico San Luis CEO Alberto Marrero has confirmed that Torres has no intention of leaving Sagan Tosu until his contract is over. In the interview with Goal, he said, “We tried various ways to get Fernando to come here, but have learned that it would not be possible. He has a one-and-a-half-year contract with Sagan Tosu, and wants to stay there. There’s nothing we can do.”

“And when Fernando’s contract expires, he will most likely retire than continue to play. Seems like he plans to return to Atletico (in Spain) to explore a post there.”

Torres is contracted to Sagan Tosu until January 2020.

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