Atletico Madrid have confirmed that Fernando Torres has rejoined the club on an 18-month loan deal from AC Milan.
The striker started his career from the La Liga side as a 17-year-old and scored 91 goals in 244 appearances, before he left for Liverpool in 2007.
He later moved to Chelsea where he endured a torrid spell, before agreeing a permanent move to Milan just last week.
“Fernando Torres returns to Atletico Madrid after an agreement was reached between our club and Milan as the international striker will play on loan for the remainder of the season and one more campaign,” a statement on Atleti’s official website read.
“Signing with our club is subject to the relevant medical examination that the player must undergo to join the team.
“The loan will be official on January 5, the day the winter transfer market opens in Italy.”
Speaking on his return to his boyhood club, Torres told the media at the International Sports Conference in Dubai: “I’m happy because I’ve said many many times that I can’t hide where I come from. It’s an honour to be a part of Atletico Madrid. I made my dream come true when I played my first game for them at 17.
“This has been a fantastic club over the last few years, winning many trophies. I did my career outside Spain but there is a time when everyone must go back home. I was in the stands when I was a kid.
“I feel it is a privilege to have the chance to go back. I’m looking forward to enjoying playing and training again.”
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