Fernando
Torres has arrived in Italy ahead of his proposed loan move from Chelsea to
AC Milan.
The clubs agreed terms on a two-season loan on Friday and Torres has arrived
to finalise the deal, agree personal terms and have a medical.
Torres is out of contract at Stamford Bridge in 2016 and the conclusion of
the deal could mean the end of what has been a turbulent spell with Chelsea.
The Spain international went through lengthy spells without scoring and has
managed only 20 goals in 110 Premier League appearances since joining the
club from Liverpool for a then British record £50m in January 2011.
Milan confirmed on Twitter that Torres had landed at the city's Linate
Airport, where he was greeted by 200 fans, and they posted a picture of the
player holding a scarf before announcing he was at the Madonnina Clinic
undergoing his physical tests.
He told Milan Channel: "It’s an honour and a privilege to wear this shirt. I
want to take the side back into the Champions League and perhaps stay here
for many years.
"I know some of the players like Alex, Essien, Diego Lopez. Demetrio
Albertini also spoke well of Milan and he’s a great friend of mine.
"I was close to joining Milan when I was at Atletico Madrid, but we’re
talking about many years ago, a long time has since passed. I know the
history of the club and it is illustrious. I want to make the fans happy. I
couldn’t wait to arrive and start the new season. I have already spoken to
the coach."
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