Fernando Torres

[johnnythefirst 1,076]

Probably but ronaldinho runs him close considering how sharply he fell after winning back to back WPOTY. They both declined well before they even reached age 30. The difference perhaps is ronaldinho had incredible natural talent and flair which he still displayed occassionally and never sulks or zaps positive energy out of a team

Nah, Ronaldinho just decided to play for fun again. He won everything, and he liked to party. Wouldn't call that a decline, he just gave up completely and only living for his sport. He's still fun to watch and will perform the occasional magic trick. Torres never gave up. He just can't do it anymore because he's physically and mentally broken.

[Madmax 9,219]

Milan wants to get rid ...

Milan have opened negotiations with Atlético Madrid as they seek to dispense with the services of Fernando Torres, who is currently on a two-year loan from Chelsea, and are hoping to secure Alessio Cerci in exchange.

Torres, a British record £50m signing when he moved to Stamford Bridge from Liverpool almost four years ago, departed for San Siro in the summer, effectively to see out the remainder of his Chelsea contract. Yet the World Cup and European Championships winner has scored only once in 10 Serie A appearances and has not played in the first-team since the draw against Internazionale on 23 November.

Milan had initially hoped to cancel the arrangement with Chelsea, but the London club are adamant the player is not returning to José Mourinho’s squad. “We have no space,” said the Portuguese when asked recently. “We have no space for players in our list, either in the Champions League or the Premier League.” With that confirmed, the Rossoneri are now exploring alternatives.

Milan’s coach, Filippo Inzaghi, is understood to have met with the chief executive Adriano Galliani after Saturday’s league draw with Roma – the Spain striker was an unused substitute in that fixture – to discuss transfer plans and determine how best to address the issue. They hope to offer the 30-year-old a temporary switch back to his former club, Atlético, in exchange for Cerci.

The Italy forward has struggled to settle at Atlético since moving from Torino last summer and having yet to make a league start, has managed a solitary goal in nine appearances in all competitions. It remains to be seen whether a deal can be struck, with Torres’ £150,000-a-week wage package a potential issue. Any deal would have to be sanctioned by Chelsea.

The Premier League club do not anticipate any first-team players coming in or leaving in mid-season, though they may consider permanent moves for some of the 25 players out on loan. Borussia Mönchengladbach are keen to secure Thorgan Hazard after the Belgian impressed on loan at the Bundesliga club while Mario Pasalic – who has spent the first half of the season on loan at Elche in Spain – could depart for Besiktas.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/dec/22/fernando-torres-atletico-madrid-ac-milan-chelsea

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Poor both...

Borrusia stay away from Thorgan

[Fernando 6,465]

It seems like the thing of Torres to Atletico is picking up for this transfer window.

[johnnythefirst 1,076]

I wonder why they even give it a shot... Ok, he's one of their home-grown players, but come one, Atletico is far above his level by now...

[CHOULO19 24,332]

As long as he's not our problem any more, he can work as Santa Claus at the local mall for all I care.

[pHaRaOn 2,131]

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

I wonder why they even give it a shot... Ok, he's one of their home-grown players, but come one, Atletico is far above his level by now...

At least it is the last hope, the last place anybody could hope Torres will be 'great' again. Worth a try for both party. If it is still not working, at least they have their club hero back to retired, and Torres, I think will be happy he could retire in Spain with Atletico.

[lucio 5,418]

watch him blame someone else

[Beepu 1,714]

'Anywhere but here' sounds pretty good.

[Hamilton 2,120]

He's still our player isn't he? So why are Milan talking with Atletico and not us?

[CHOULO19 24,332]

He's still our player isn't he? So why are Milan talking with Atletico and not us?

We are part of the negotiations if you believe what the media are saying. Apparently, we've had representatives at the talks.

The thing I don't understand is how he can be loaned to Atletico. Isn't a player only allowed to represent a maximum of two teams in a single season? He was already part of our squad in August and then obviously part of Milan's squad. Has that rule been changed?

[Hamilton 2,120]

You can only PLAY for two teams is how i understand the rules

[Jype 6,398]

We are part of the negotiations if you believe what the media are saying. Apparently, we've had representatives at the talks.

The thing I don't understand is how he can be loaned to Atletico. Isn't a player only allowed to represent a maximum of two teams in a single season? He was already part of our squad in August and then obviously part of Milan's squad. Has that rule been changed?

He was part of our squad but he didn't play. It's much like in the CL, a player can be registered to the squad but he only gets cup tied when he plays so in this case Torres has only represented Milan this season and is free to play for another club should he make a move in January.

Will be interesting to see how the deal works out for us if he indeed does go back to Atletico. Another loan to June 2016 or a permanent transfer?

[MichaelDance 552]

his best position now is obviously goalkeeper

he's good at keeping the ball out of the net

Knowing him if we put him in goal he'd let them all in. LOL

[MichaelDance 552]

He's still our player isn't he? So why are Milan talking with Atletico and not us?

Not our player come January his contact expires next month from what I remember.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Not our player come January his contact expires next month from what I remember.

30 June 2016, don't remind me

He signed a 5 and half year contract in January 2011.

[MichaelDance 552]

30 June 2016, don't remind me

He signed a 5 and half year contract in January 2011.

Oh god lol longer than I thought, what was we thinking? was we drunk