Fernando Torres says he is honoured to be linked
with the likes of Barcelona and Chelsea but will not leave
Liverpool for "many years".
The Spaniard enjoyed a dream debut season at Anfield
following his transfer from Atletico Madrid last summer, finding
the net 24 times in the Premier League alone.
Torres' eye-catching displays have seen him linked with a host
of the continent's biggest sides, with Chelsea rumoured to be
lining up a £50million swoop.
But Torres, who is currently with the Spain squad as they
prepare for Euro 2008, is adamant he will not leave Reds boss
Rafael Benitez in the lurch.
"It is an honour to be linked to clubs like Barcelona, Chelsea,
or Arsenal - but I am not thinking about a change and I want to
continue playing for Liverpool for many years to come."
The 24-year-old added: "It's been quite easy for me. I have been
able to enjoy every minute at a club where things have gone
well.
"I have been part of a team where every player shares the same
goals and where a player can rely on the support of his
team-mates.
"I have also worked with a manager who believed in me. It was
the combination of all these factors."