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Fernando Torres: "Chaos" Was Key In Decision To Leave Liverpool
Speaking to Spanish newspaper Marca, Torres says his time at Liverpool wasn’t the same following the “chaos” surrounding the club’s takeover earlier in the season.
"I knew I was an idol for the fans but it wasn't the same any more. The institution was in chaos with the sale. There was all this talk of possible projects. In many ways it reminded me of [former club] Atletico Madrid... a great history, many ideas but without money, it needed time. I don't have that. People aren't honest in the world of football. You can't say the truth or be clear with people. It's a business and nobody is anyone's friend."
He added: "Chelsea have proved they have top-level players in all departments and that they will always be competitive whatever happens, with an owner who will invest when it is necessary. There are more personal relationships and jokes between the players than there were at Liverpool. Everything was much more serious there. Here, you don't have to prove you are a professional, it is assumed."
Speaking to Spanish newspaper Marca, Torres says his time at Liverpool wasn’t the same following the “chaos” surrounding the club’s takeover earlier in the season.
"I knew I was an idol for the fans but it wasn't the same any more. The institution was in chaos with the sale. There was all this talk of possible projects. In many ways it reminded me of [former club] Atletico Madrid... a great history, many ideas but without money, it needed time. I don't have that. People aren't honest in the world of football. You can't say the truth or be clear with people. It's a business and nobody is anyone's friend."
He added: "Chelsea have proved they have top-level players in all departments and that they will always be competitive whatever happens, with an owner who will invest when it is necessary. There are more personal relationships and jokes between the players than there were at Liverpool. Everything was much more serious there. Here, you don't have to prove you are a professional, it is assumed."