Fernando Torres has promised Liverpool fans the lure of Real Madrid’s millions will never tempt him away from Anfield.
Madrid seemingly have the power to buy any player in the world right now, prising Kaka away from Milan while Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘loyalty’ to Manchester United also succumbed to Florentino Perez.
With David Villa also on the cusp of a Bernabeu switch, Torres – arguably the best striker in Europe – is an obvious future target for Madrid, while United have also been linked to the Spanish hot shot.
Torres, though, has a humble side to his character that is becoming increasingly rare in football and he is very clear in his intention to stay at Liverpool until the end of his contract in 2013.
“I sincerely believe I will win The Premier League and the European Cup here. The winning tradition is very clear at Liverpool. I want to be involved in a little piece of their history,” Torres told The Daily Mail.
“I have lost count of how many times I have said I would only have left Atletico for Liverpool. Madrid are spending lots of money and I’m sure Sir Alex Ferguson will be looking for a big name to replace Ronaldo, but I’m very excited about what the boss is doing here at Liverpool. I believe we can be champions next season.
“The white shirt of Madrid is very famous and for a lot of players their goal is to one day play for Madrid. The white shirt is a huge privilege for players, but for me the biggest privilege in Europe is the red shirt of Liverpool.
“Money does not interest me. I’m very happy at Liverpool and wouldn’t leave just to earn more money somewhere else where I wouldn’t be that happy. To want any more would be greedy and that isn’t me.
“As long as Liverpool want me, I will stay.”