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Former Spain striker Torres set for debut with Sagan Tosu

Sunday, 15 July 2018, 10:09 Last update: about 7 years ago
Former Spain striker Fernando Torres was introduced as the newest member of Japanese club Sagan Tosu on Sunday.

The former Liverpool, Chelsea, and Atletico Madrid forward follows former Spain teammate Andres Iniesta to Japan. Iniesta signed with Vissel Kobe in May.

"It's been a long trip but I'm not tired and looking forward to playing for Sagan Tosu as soon as possible," The 34-year-old Torres said at a press conference in Tokyo.

Torres also held discussions with Football Federation Australia and officials of A-League club Sydney FC but opted instead to sign with Sagan.

Sagan Tosu is currently second last in the 18-team J-League standings with a record of three wins, four draws and eight losses.

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