Fernando Torres who joined AC Milan though only on a loan, put an end to his three spell at the West London club since his £50m move from Liverpool. The striker who scored only 21 goals from his 110 appearance for the Blues has spoken out and told the Italian press that, he was waiting for one such opportunity where he could sphere head the teams striking force.
The 30 year who only saw himself falling down the pecking order after the signing of Diego Costa, accepted a move to the Italian giants, who have fallen off the grace just like Torres' own form.
"I had decided to leave Chelsea," Torres told Corriere dello Sport.
"With Mourinho there was a relationship of respect, but the club had bought a new striker.
“With the Coach I had spoken often about my future, he wanted me to stay in London. But I needed a new stimulus for my career.
“That day I received a phone call from Milan. I was presented with the offer I had been waiting for. I was at a particular moment in my career.
“I needed a change and I was aiming to find a team that would guarantee me a starting spot. I had other opportunities, but I chose Milan because they proved that they really wanted me."
Torres on Milan's no Champions league status:
“But no Champions League? The club is experiencing a situation that they are not used to. For me, it was a greater incentive to help Milan return to where they deserve to be.”
Before moving to Liverpool, Torres was linked with a move to the Rossoneri back in 2001/02.
“It was a different era and Atletico had no intention of selling me," Torres added.
“ It would have been nice to play in the Milan side that beat Barcelona 4-0 in the Champions League Final, or in the side of Shevchenko.
“This is another team - now they will fight to return to Europe.”
Since his move to AC Milan, Fernando has scored twice from his four starts.
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