Fernando Torres admits he was a fan of Liverpool growing up in Madrid.
Torres completed his move from Atletico Madrid yesterday and when asked about the captain's armband he wore against Real Sociedad last season, with You'll Never Walk Alone written on the inside, replied:
Torres also told liverpoolfc.tv: "I'm aware of the history and how special this club is. The tragedies that have happened have made the bond between the fans and the club so strong. Liverpool just ticks all the boxes for me. There's team spirit and a desire to win instilled by Rafa, and then there's my new teammates like Pepe and Xabi.
"They, as well as Luis, have always spoken very positively about life here in Liverpool. I didn't speak to them directly before signing because it all happened so quickly. I've been getting planes here, there and everywhere. My other half has spoken to Pepe's other half though. She said: 'We're here for you. Let us know if there is anything you need'."