Fernando Torres has announced his comeback on Instagram. Where the 37-year-old Spaniard will start after two years of retirement, he will announce on Friday. It remains to be seen whether the former top striker of yesteryear will actually put on his football boots again or whether it is a publicity stunt.
Torres has published a photo on Instagram with the number nine, with the caption: “I only know life one way: playing. That is why I have decided to return. Next Friday I will let you know where. ” That he doesn’t have the term playing football Spanish media reports that it is not necessarily a foregone conclusion that he should revive his active career.
Torres put an end to his career in 2019 after one season with the Japanese Sagan Tosu. El Niño played 404 matches for his childhood sweetheart Atlético Madrid during two periods, scoring 129 goals. In between, the world champion and two-time European champion played for Liverpool, Chelsea and AC Milan.
After his active career, Torres immediately prepared for a life with football. In recent months, he has participated in various Atlético youth teams to get his training papers. Torres repeatedly emphasized that he should not be judged by who he was in the past: he wants to be judged fairly. The former international has also undergone a striking physical transformation, including a lot of boxing and strength training.