Fernando Torres has admitted his Atletico Madrid exit, probably helped the club become a big force in Spain and Europe.
The Spanish striker left his boyhood club in the 2007/2008 campaign for Liverpool and has played for Chelsea and AC Milan too.
Torres has returned to the Vicente Calderon on a 18-month loan deal and has spoken about his initial departure from the La Liga club.
“As I said on the day I left, it was a very difficult moment for the club in many ways – on a sporting level, economically, socially… Thankfully though, time has proved it was the right decision as it gave both us of time to grow and develop,” he told the club’s official website.
“The club has been able to construct a team – with the emphasis on what it means to play in a team and that is what has brought them success. For me, I embarked on an adventure which was also satisfying but at the same time, it always felt that something was missing.
“This reunion is like bringing it all full circle – right from when I started out playing here as a 10-year-old.
“Now I just want to enjoy the experience of being back, to help my team mates and I hope they can help me to understand the reasons behind the successes they have enjoyed and pass on their enthusiasm, determination and winning spirit.”
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