Fernando Torres will never sign for Real Madrid insists Bernabeu defender Alvaro Arbeloa

31 December 2009 13:39
Alvaro Arbeloa believes Real Madrid have no chance of prising Fernando Torres from Liverpool.[LNB]That's it: Fernando Torres celebrates reaching 50 goals for Liverpool...[LNB]Europe's top clubs are monitoring Spain striker Torres as Liverpool struggle to hold on to their Big Four status.[LNB]But Arbeloa, the defender who quit Anfield for Real Madrid in the summer, believes he won't be welcoming his compatriot to the Bernabeu any time soon.[LNB]'I think he is happy there and he just extended his contract. The Premier League suits him, he has adjusted well and he is scoring a lot of goals, so I doubt that he will come back. If he does I assume it would be to play for Atletico Madrid.'[LNB]Torres has often ruled out a move to the Bernabeu because of his ties to city rivals Atletico, where he came through the ranks before Liverpool signed him in a £21million deal in 2007.[LNB]But Real and Barcelona would both be interested if Torres's commitment to Liverpool shows any sign of wavering.[LNB]There is no suggestion the 25-year-old wants to leave Anfield and his goal in the 1-0 victory over Aston Villa on Tuesday night made him the fastest player in Liverpool history to score 50 League goals.[LNB] ...with this strike against Aston Villa[LNB]Arbeloa, who signed for Real in a £3.5m summer move, congratulated his former team-mate.[LNB]'What can I say? He speaks for himself,' said the full-back. 'Congratulations because it wasn't an easy feat at an historic club like Liverpool.'[LNB] Marouane Chamakh tells Arsenal: Get in line with Spurs, Liverpool, Everton, Chelsea and Sunderland if you want meGerrard, Torres and Mascherano catch the eye as Italians line up Liverpool raidVilla join Liverpool and Tottenham in race for £8m West Ham star ParkerTHAT WAS THE SPORTING YEAR: Tiger Woods and his birdies, Rafa Benitez and his carthorses, Tottenham and their secret Santa - and much, more more LIVERPOOL FC NEWS FROM ACROUND THE WEB [LNB][LNB]  

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