Overview

• Torres says the club’s former American owners misled him about their plans, a claim reported from past interviews and Simon Hughes’ 2016 book.
• He left on deadline day in January 2011 for a reported £50m fee to Chelsea, where he won the 2012 Champions League but did not hit his Liverpool peak.
• In 2009 he signed improved terms at Anfield, reportedly earning about £110,000 per week with an option to extend to 2014.
• His departure followed turbulence at Liverpool with Rafael Benítez gone, Roy Hodgson in, Fenway Sports Group taking control, and exits of Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano.
• Recent pieces also note his post-retirement body transformation, his Nine Fitness gym chain, and a warmer reception at Anfield capped by a 2024 legends match.