The 29-year-old is pleased to be linked with the Catalans but insists he remains loyal to Chelsea, and is looking forward to working with new boss Jose Mourinho
Fernando Torres admits he is flattered by reports linking him with a summer move to Barcelona, but insists he will talk with new Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho before deciding his future.
Torres enjoyed his most productive season at Stamford Bridge last term, scoring 23 goals in all competitions, but still fell way short of the expectations that have dogged him since his £50 million [€59m] arrival from Liverpool.
This week Goal revealed Chelsea's offer of the 29-year-old plus €40m for Napoli striker Edinson Cavani had been rejected, while Barcelona have also been linked with bringing the Spaniard back to his homeland.
But while Torres revealed in an interview with AS that he is pleased to still be linked to top European clubs, he is determined to talk with Mourinho before making any firm decisions.
"It's always nice a club like that is interested," Torres said of Barcelona. "But I want to stay and will talk to Mourinho later".
Mourinho has pledged to help Torres rediscover his best form if he remains at Stamford Bridge, and this is an idea that appeals to the 29-year-old too.
"Mourinho's words are motivation for me," he added. "I want to stay at Chelsea, I have contract, I want to be the best at my position, and I don't think there is a better place to be.
"Mourinho has won far more than many of us. It's a new challenge and I am looking forward to it."The 29-year-old is pleased to be linked with the Catalans but insists he remains loyal to Chelsea, and is looking forward to working with new boss Jose MourinhoFernando Torres admits he is flattered by reports linking him with a summer move to Barcelona, but insists he will talk with new Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho before deciding his future.
Torres enjoyed his most productive season at Stamford Bridge last term, scoring 23 goals in all competitions, but still fell way short of the expectations that have dogged him since his £50 million [€59m] arrival from Liverpool.
This week Goal revealed Chelsea's offer of the 29-year-old plus €40m for Napoli striker Edinson Cavani had been rejected, while Barcelona have also been linked with bringing the Spaniard back to his homeland.
But while Torres revealed in an interview with AS that he is pleased to still be linked to top European clubs, he is determined to talk with Mourinho before making any firm decisions.
"It's always nice a club like that is interested," Torres said of Barcelona. "But I want to stay and will talk to Mourinho later".
Mourinho has pledged to help Torres rediscover his best form if he remains at Stamford Bridge, and this is an idea that appeals to the 29-year-old too.
"Mourinho's words are motivation for me," he added. "I want to stay at Chelsea, I have contract, I want to be the best at my position, and I don't think there is a better place to be.
"Mourinho has won far more than many of us. It's a new challenge and I am looking forward to it."
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