Fernando Torres announces retirement (Video)

Former Atletico Madrid, Liverpool, Chelsea and Spain striker Fernando Torres has announced he will be retiring from playing professional football.

During the illustrious 18-year career, he won the Champions League, the Europa League twice, one FA Cup, two European Championships and the 2010 World Cup. Following his second spell with Atletico, he ends his playing days in Japan, with Sagan Tosu.

Football will surely miss him.

I have something very important to announce. After 18 exciting years, the time has come to put an end to my football career. Next Sunday, the 23rd at 10:00AM, local time in Japan, I will have a press conference in Tokyo to explain all the details.See you there. pic.twitter.com/WrKnvRTUIu

— Fernando Torres (@Torres) June 21, 2019