Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres said that he is excited about the new season and he feels that his club can achieve great things.
He said that the team has demonstrated in the last couple of seasons that they can fight with the best teams in Europe and that they compete for every trophy.
Fernando Torres is expecting more of the same this season and believes that this could be an interesting season. He said that this is the main reason why he has agreed for another year on his contract with Atletico Madrid. He said that this is the best place that he has ever played and feels motivated every time he wears his team kit.
Torres said that Atletico Madrid is an incredible club and that they have wonderful support. He said that there are some good players coming through the youth team and this will ensure that the team remains competitive for years to come.
He said that the only disappointment had been the fact that they have been banned from recruiting new players this season and this will prevent them from strengthening further. Indeed it was reported that new Arsenal player Alexandre Lacazette might have signed for Atletico Madrid if there were no transfer ban.
Fernando Torres said that he is ready for the new season and that they will be pushing again for the title. He said that they have the resources to fight with the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona and that they will be giving the best on the pitch.
He said that they also want to perform well in the Champions League and that they will be looking forward to the next campaign. He said that it is his dream to win the Champions League with Atletico Madrid.