Former Spain striker, Fernando Torres, has joined Japanese top-flight side, Sagan Tosu.
The 34-year-old left Atletico Madrid last month as a free agent.
The former Liverpool and Chelsea striker signed an 18-month contract with an option of extending the deal until 2020.
“We have had offers from every continent. My new team will be Sagan Tosu of Japan,” Torres told reporters at an event held at the gym he owns in Madrid on Tuesday.
“I have had offers from France, Germany and even one from Spain but at no point did I ever think about going to another European team. I wanted a new challenge in a completely different place.
“Asia has always treated me very well. The sensation that I can return the club to where they should be is another reason why I saw how much confidence they have in me,” Torres added.
The move was also announced on Sagan Tosu’s official website, with the club saying he would be given the number nine shirt, which he has worn for most of his career.
Torres becomes the second high-profile Spaniard to head to Japan in the last few weeks after former Barcelona great, Andres Iniesta agreed to join Vissel Kobe in May.
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