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Torres: Liverpool owners lied to me and fans don't know the truth about why I joined Chelsea
By Alex Kay
Last updated at 9:14 PM on 21st December 2011
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Fernando Torres has lifted the lid on his acrimonious departure from Liverpool, claiming the club lied to him and that Liverpool’s American owners made false promises.
The Chelsea striker says he was let down by the Fenway Sports Group before his acrimonious £50million transfer to Stamford Bridge in January.
‘The Liverpool fans don’t know the truth about why I signed for Chelsea,’ the 27-year-old, who spent three-and-a-half seasons at Anfield, told Spanish television.
‘The fans don’t even know half of what happened. They don’t know what the people in charge at Liverpool are like - they have a completely different perception of what they are like.
Red hot: Fernando Torres was idolised on Merseyside before his transfer to Stamford Bridge
Red hot: Fernando Torres was idolised on Merseyside before his transfer to Stamford Bridge
‘They made promises that they didn’t keep and I left because I realized I didn’t have time to be part of a project that would take years.’
The former Kop idol, who netted 81 times in 142 Liverpool appearances, also attempted to build bridges with the Anfield faithful.
‘I have nothing against the Liverpool fans,’ he said. ‘I didn’t want to leave Liverpool the way I did but the club lied. I was let down and I don’t understand why the fans hate me.’
Making their point: Liverpool fans vent their fury at their former idol
Making their point: Liverpool fans vent their fury at their former idol
And while he has scored just five times in 35 Chelsea appearances, Torres is backing himself to rediscover his goalscoring touch for the Blues and Spain.
‘It’s true that Vicente Del Bosque is worried about me and my form for Chelsea. It’s up to me to go back to being the striker I was before.
‘If I go back to how I was a few years ago, I will again play an important role in the Spanish national team.’
‘I am going to try to be very humble and get back into the Chelsea starting line-up,' said Torres, who has seen chances limited thanks to the resurgence of Didier Drogba.
Sidelined: Torres has seen first-team opportunities limited at Stamford Bridge
Sidelined: Torres has seen first-team opportunities limited at Stamford Bridge
He also spoke of the pain of being on the Chelsea bench – but says he should be shown more respect given his achievements in the game.
‘My form has not been good but I am world and European champion and I deserve more respect,’ he said.
‘It’s hard being on the bench but I respect the players who are playing. I’m going to support the team and get back in,’ he said.
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And just so we're clear, I don't want him anywhere near our club, regardless of us needing a striker in Jan.