How much did Fernando Torres cost Chelsea?

How much did Fernando Torres cost Chelsea?

£50m
Fernando Torres’ £50m move from Liverpool to Chelsea in January 2011 is still one of the most memorable transfers in Premier League history – for all the wrong reasons.

Was Torres a success at Chelsea?

When considering the amount paid for him and the notion that Torres was arguably the best striker in the world a few years prior to his move, it is no surprise that many consider Torres to have been a flop at Chelsea.

How many appearances did Torres make for Chelsea?

Premier League Playing Career

Why did Fernando Torres leave?

“They were about to be sold. They needed five or six years to create that winning team. I didn’t have that time,” Torres justified. Steven Gerrard told the Robbie Fowler podcast: “I didn’t play with Torres long enough because he went to Chelsea and broke my heart.

How much did Torres sell for?

Ferran Torres has completed his transfer from Manchester City to Barcelona in a deal worth an initial €55m plus add-ons. The Spain forward has signed a five-year contract at the Camp Nou that includes a buyout clause of €1bn. The overall fee could rise to €65m depending on the player’s achievements.

Who bought Torres Chelsea?

Roman Abramovich
Just last week, Roman Abramovich fulfilled one of his footballing ambitions when he bought the services of Fernando Torres for the £50 million mentioned last March. With that, there are a number of things to be taken from the purchase of the Spanish striker.

Is Torres a Chelsea flop?

But in my opinion, Torres is considered to be slightly a flop signing for Chelsea. Yes he scored some crucial goals , such as the unforgettable solo goal at the Camp Nou in 2012. But, his overall performance have decreased due to injuries he had.

Do Chelsea fans hate Fernando Torres?

Fernando Torres will forever be remembered as a Chelsea flop by those not associated with the club, but he’ll always have a place in the heart of the club’s supporters.

Did Fernando Torres flop at Chelsea?

Why did Torres struggle at Chelsea?

During his time at Stamford Bridge, he only scored 45 goals in 172 matches and in an interview with TalkSport, Fernando Torres was very honest about why his form fell apart at Chelsea. “Maybe it’s my fault, not being able to adapt quicker. The only problem I had at Chelsea was not being consistent with my performances.

How do Barcelona afford Torres?

The first is the cost of the signing itself, and that’s easily explained. Barcelona won’t pay much of the fee up front, the salary is spread across his contract, and the club have taken a €600m loan from Goldman Sachs, the same bank that will provide a further €1.5bn for the redevelopment of Barcelona’s new stadium.

How Can Barca afford Torres?

Another thing is that the Catalans are already over the La Liga salary cap and thus they have further restrictions placed on their transfers and contracts. The only way they can afford the winger is by offering him a low contract now and then improving that contract when the overall payroll of the club decreases.

Where did Torres go after Chelsea?

Liverpool
Fernando Torres

Who did Chelsea buy Liverpool?

Fernando Torres
Chelsea FC has announced that it acquired Fernando Torres from Liverpool FC. Chelsea is paying an upfront fee of over $70 million, as well as over $300,000 on a weekly basis with bonuses.

Is Real Madrid in debt?

Thanks to smart management over a number of years, Real Madrid is in a healthy place financially. The club was allocated a spending limit of $650 million for the 2021/2022 season.

Why did Chelsea sell Torres?

Torres admitted that the precarious financial situation the club had found themselves in was a significant contributing factor to him departing. ‘I was really happy at Liverpool but if you remember at that time the club was about to be sold and it was a very difficult situation,’ he told talkSPORT.

Who signed Torres for Chelsea?