Fernando Torres at Liverpoool

Finally something to cheer about for the Liverpool fans. Liverpool at last clinched the most awaited deal that brings the first world class player in the name of Fernando Torres to Anfield Road. It is said that Liverpool paid a club record fee of £26.5 Million smashing the previous £14 Million for Djibril Cisse. Torres becomes the most expensive Spanish player to be transfered so far.

Things you should know about Torres:
Personal
Name: Fernando José Torres Sanz
Nickname : El Nino (The Kid)
Country: Spain
Date of Birth: 20 Mar 1984
Birthplace: Madrid
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 78.0 kg

Career
Position: Striker
Club: Liverpool (2007), Atletico Madrid (2001-2007)
International appearances: 28
International goals: 9
International debut: 06/09/2003, Spain-Portugal (3-0)
Last international appearance: 27/05/2006, Spain-Russia (0-0)
First international goal: 28/04/2004, Italy-Spain (1-1)
Last international goal: 12/11/2005, Spain-Slovakia (5-1)
European Championships: Appearances: 1 (2004), 3 matches
Under-19 European Championships: Winner (2002)
Under-16 European Championships: Winner (2001)

Season-by-Season Club Career: League Appearances (& Goals)
2002-2003 Athletico Madrid 29(13)
2003-2004 Athletico Madrid 35(19)
2004-2005 Athletico Madrid 38(16)
2005-2006 Athletico Madrid 36(13)
2006-2007 Athletico Madrid 35(14)

I think he is a big talent and will do well for Liverpool. He has a lot to offer to Liverpool and here is a video about what we can all expect from El Nino....

What you think about him? Leave your comments about Torres the new Anfield Sensation.....