Ex-Liverpool & Chelsea Striker Brings The Curtain Down On His Playing Career
Published: June 21, 2019
Former Liverpool, Chelsea and Spain striker Fernando Torres is set to put an end to his illustrious career, that's according to the player via his social media accounts.
The 35-year-old, who plies his trade in Japan with Sagan Tosun, wrote on his Instagram page that he is ready to end his 18 years of active football and he will make an official announcement on Sunday 23 June.
The Spaniard wrote on social media that: "I have something very important to announce. After 18 exciting years, the time has come to put an end to my football career.
"Next Sunday, the 23rd at 10:00AM, local time in Japan, I will have a press conference in Tokyo to explain all the details. See you there."
The well-traveled striker played for Atletico Madrid, Liverpool, Chelsea and his current club Sagan Tosun but he will be remembered for his wonderful spell at the Anfield Stadium where he scored 81 goals in 142 matches.
The 35-year-old, who plies his trade in Japan with Sagan Tosun, wrote on his Instagram page that he is ready to end his 18 years of active football and he will make an official announcement on Sunday 23 June.
The Spaniard wrote on social media that: "I have something very important to announce. After 18 exciting years, the time has come to put an end to my football career.
"Next Sunday, the 23rd at 10:00AM, local time in Japan, I will have a press conference in Tokyo to explain all the details. See you there."
The well-traveled striker played for Atletico Madrid, Liverpool, Chelsea and his current club Sagan Tosun but he will be remembered for his wonderful spell at the Anfield Stadium where he scored 81 goals in 142 matches.
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