Spain striker Torres to stay at Atletico Madrid
MADRID, July 25 (Reuters) - Spain striker Fernando Torres has ruled
out a move away from Atletico Madrid.
'I am here for the pre-season just like last year and have no
intention to leave. I want to stay here,' Torres told a news
conference on Tuesday.
The 22-year-old international, Atletico's top scorer in each of the
last four seasons, had remained quiet over his future since
returning from the World Cup finals.
Manchester United and Inter Milan were reported to have been
interested in signing Torres but the striker said he was only
focused on Atletico.
'We need to forget about last season's disappointments. We have a
new coach (Javier Aguirre) in whom I have confidence and he does in
me,' Torres added.
'We have signed some great new players and I am really looking
forward to working with them next season.'
Torres, who has 34 caps with Spain, has a contract with Atletico
until 2008. Atletico finished 10th in Primera Liga last
season.
