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.
Ibukun Italoye
Photo Credit :
Latest News
- Awoniyi makes his first appearance in 55 days as Nottingham Forest claim huge win v Sheffield United
- U18 PL: Obi-Martin, Olusesi and Ajayi on target as Tottenham beat local rivals Arsenal
- The 7 best African soccer players of all time
- NLO1 2024: FWC FC head coach Bunmi Haruna hails fans, management for support
- FWC FC star dubbed the 'god of goals', Ugwu scores again; Flying Eagles coach keeping tabs on striker
- Italian champions Inter Milan plotting move for Kayode as potential replacement for Dumfries
- Chelsea monitoring the situation of soon-to-be free agent Nigerian defender
- Arsenal and Man City players eligible for Super Falcons named in England squad for U17 EURO
- 2019 Fifa U17 World Cup star Akinkunmi Amoo trialing at 9-time Azerbaijani champions
- Adebayo matches the feat of Kanu, Yakubu, Ighalo, Iheanacho, Awoniyi, 4 others after goal for Luton Town
Football News 24/7
News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football