Source: Daily_Mail
Fernando Torres wanted to leave Liverpool for Chelsea last year
Fernando Torres is relieved to have finally left Liverpool after revealing he wanted to join Chelsea last summer. [LNB]Torres completed his British record ?50million transfer on deadline day and is set to make his debut against the club he left in Sunday's crunch Barclays Premier League clash. [LNB]The Spanish striker said: 'I felt from last summer that I need to do a step forward in my career and for my ambition as a footballer. [LNB] On the ball: Torres (right) is put through his paces during his first session as a Chelsea player on Tuesday[LNB] Read the full transcript of Torres' first interview since joining Chelsea[LNB]'I am joining a team that is at the top level, there is not another level after Chelsea. I am joining with players like Chelsea have. I am joining with big names like (John) Terry, (Frank) Lampard, (Didier) Drogba and (Nicolas) Anelka and I can be part of this great team.[LNB] 'Also I wanted to join because Chelsea always have shown a big respect for me. They really want me and it is important when you have the support of the people in the club, and the support of the fans who always showed respect to me when I came to Stamford Bridge and at Anfield. [LNB]'Now I am very happy to be a Chelsea player. [LNB]I'm here now: Chelsea's record-breaking striker Torres set his sights on a move last summer[LNB]'It is good news that I can play in the Champions League this season. It is often not the case for January signings. The Champions League is a big ambition and all the footballers want to play in it, it is a very important competition. [LNB]'But also Chelsea have the chance every season to win all the trophies that they play for, so when you have the chance to play in a team like this you cannot say no.' [LNB]Chelsea entertain Liverpool this weekend still smarting from a 2-0 defeat at Anfield in November when Torres scored both goals in his best performance of the campaign. [LNB]And the 26-year-old World and European champion insists there is no room for sentiment as he tries to fire the Blues back into the title race. [LNB]He added on Chelsea TV: 'It is not perfect for me (playing against Liverpool first) but we will see what happens and I only have good words about Liverpool.[LNB]'They made me a top player and gave me the chance to play at the top level. [LNB] 'I will never say anything bad about Liverpool, I have been very happy there, but now the history is different and I am playing for Chelsea. [LNB]'If I have the chance to play I will do my best for Chelsea and hopefully I can score.' [LNB]Put your shirt on it: Chelsea wasted no time in plugging their signing in the club shop[LNB] Madness! Chelsea spend ?75m on Torres and Luiz on the craziest day in English transfer history Fernando Torres: Full transcript of the ?50m striker's first interview since joining ChelseaTorres: If you don't play in Champions League, it's as if you don't existDeadline day goes nuts! Premier League big guns splash the cashClub-by-club guide to every Premier League transfer deal during JanuaryAll the latest Chelsea news, features and opinionAll the latest Liverpool news, features and opinion[LNB] Explore more:People: Fernando Torres Places: Liverpool
