Torres open to Atletico Madrid return as Chelsea forward reveals admiration for former team-mate Simeone

By Sami Mokbel

PUBLISHED: 12:28 EST, 20 March 2014 | UPDATED: 12:28 EST, 20 March 2014

Fernando Torres has opened the door to a summer return to Atletico Madrid - which could help Chelsea’s pursuit of Diego Costa.

Torres has been in and out of Jose Mourinho’s plans this season, with the Portuguese manager alternating between the Spaniard and Samuel Eto’o.

Mourinho will look to reinvigorate his forward line in the summer, with Atletico striker Costa a leading candidate on the club’s shopping list.

On his way? Fernando Torres has revealed that he is open to the idea of a move back to Atletico Madrid

On his way? Fernando Torres has revealed that he is open to the idea of a move back to Atletico Madrid

And Torres has not ruled out a return to his former club, with Costa possibly heading in the opposite direction.

When asked about a return to his first club, Torres replied: ‘In football you never know. You can’t be sure where you’re going to be tomorrow or in a week or in 10 years.

‘I have a lot of admiration for the manager Diego Simeone from when we were team-mates (at Atletico). 

Struggle: Torres has had a frustrating season for Chelsea and looks likely to end his spell at Stamford Bridge

Struggle: Torres has had a frustrating season for Chelsea and looks likely to end his spell at Stamford Bridge

Respect: Torres revealed his admiration for Atletico Madrid boss and former team-mate Diego Simeone

Respect: Torres revealed his admiration for Atletico Madrid boss and former team-mate Diego Simeone

Diego Costa
Radamel Falcao

Targets: Chelsea are in the market for a new striker with Diego Costa (left) and Radamel Falcao on their list

El Nino: Torres is still idolised by Atleti fans and a return to the club he once captained could be an option

El Nino: Torres is still idolised by Atleti fans and a return to the club he once captained could be an option

‘He helped me a lot. He taught me many things in our seasons together at Atleti. I always want to work alongside people I admire.’

Costa will be a highly sought after player this summer after his excellent goal scoring record in Spain and in Europe this season.

Arsenal are also keen on the Spain international, Roman Abramovich’s financial clout leaves Chelsea in a strong position to land Costa this summer.

 

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Replaced: Samuel Eto'o (above) seems to be Jose Mourinho's preferred choice

Replaced: Samuel Eto'o (above) seems to be Jose Mourinho's preferred choice

Not enough: Mourinho has made no secrets about Chelsea's desire to sign one or two strikers in the summer

Not enough: Mourinho has made no secrets about Chelsea's desire to sign one or two strikers in the summer

 

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Next summer sell Ba and Torres, get Lukaku back, buy Falcao or Cavani and give Etoo one year contract. Courtois/Cech, Ivanovic, Terry, Cahill, Shaw or Azpilicueta, Luiz, Matic, Oscar, Willian, Hazard Falcao or Cavani!!!

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The real torres of the 'pool days, was abducted by the alien and this chelsea guy is the doppelganger .thats the only explanation if you wonder how on earth that once the best cf in world football play like emile heskey

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His time at CFC is up. No one recovers fully after knee injury no one and Torres is no exception. Brilliant player fall victim to knee injury. So sorry for him its horrible to watch him struggle, he must go to slow league like Spain or Italy.

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I wish him all the best where ever he ends up. His time is up at the bridge.

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sorry, but who in their right mind would want to buy an out of form striker? oh wait...

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chelsea with plastic fans ruined Torres's career! facts.

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Oh and while we are on the subject yeah we paid 50mil for a world known player in Torres,but what idiots paid 35mil for ......... Andy Carrol

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I hate it when Liverpool fans pipe up and say Chelsea ruined Torres,You Liverpool fans need to remember back at his final season at Liverpool he got injured right at the start of the season and was out for a long while and when he did come back he never looked like the same player, yes Chelsea took a gamble on him getting back to form but he has never been the same since that injury.

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There are a few players at Chelsea that we don't need,Torres + cash for Costa, sell Mikel Obi,Demba Ba,David Luis,Bertrand and use the funds to get Hulk,Falcao or Suarez,Job Done.

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Go somewhere Torres, doesn't matter where, just go!

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A true plastic Chelsea fan from Pattaya ^ Torres has been appalling sorry. Never seen him kiss the badge once which tells you a lot about the pride or lack of it he has in wearing our shirt.

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Plastic! For your information I am from Mile End and have been a Chelsea fan for over 50 years. I've seen The Blues play 100s of times home and away - that's loyalty. If kissing the badge is your yardstick for loyalty then it's you who is the Plastic old son.

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