Seven years after he left his beloved club, Fernando Torres could be nearing a much desired comeback. Sources indicate that Chelsea, owner of the player's rights, AC Milan, his current club, and Atletico Madrid, would have agreed in terms to make "El Niño" play one more time for the current La Liga Champions.
Fernando Torres left Chelsea's discipline this summer, discarded by Jose Mourinho. AC Milan took the player in, but his performance with the rossoneri has not been as good as expected. The player has struggled with injuries and has not figured out yet how to make a stand against the powerful Italian defenders. Having only scored one goal for the red and black crew, president Adriano Galliani apparently agreed to terminate Torres' contract with AC Milan, so that Chelsea can negotiate with any other team.
The player's wage could be a major setback in this operation, since Torres earns more than 10 million euros per year with the Blues. If he wants to return to Atletico, he will have to endure a substancial pay cut. Furthermore, he will have to fight for his spot in the starting eleven against Mario Mandzukic, who has shown every bit of his class and becoming Simeone's top goalscorer.
With no legal argument that could stop Torres' transfer, the player will be waiting for news during his stay at Dubai, where Milan will face Real Madrid in a friendly match. Meanwhile, assistant coach for Atletico German Burgos has stated the team would receive Torres with open arms.
