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Chelsea's Fernando Torres looking forward to 'new start' this season

After just one goal in a torrid debut half-season at Stamford Bridge, the £50 million striker says he is settled with the Blues and is feeling "sharper and fitter"

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres says he has settled at his new club and is ready to kick-start his career at Stamford Bridge.

The Spanish forward endured a miserable four months after his £50 (€57) million January move from Liverpool, during which time he scored just one goal in 18 appearances.

Torres told reporters: “It was a difficult four months for me last season but now I am settled and really happy.

“It's a new start for me and I am feeling sharper and fitter.”

The 27-year-old implied that fatigue from several consecutive years of non-stop football had taken its toll, as he spoke happily of enjoying some long-awaited rest this summer.

“After five years without a break I could finally enjoy my holiday this summer so I am happier after a rest and some time with my family,” said Torres.

“Now I am feeling good and ready to start the new season.”

The former Atletico Madrid star will now have his attentions turned to avoiding last season’s trophyless campaign, as the Blues seek silverware under new manager Andre Villas-Boas.

Ade wrote:6-10 I think, although I do hope more...........

omarish wrote:1 goal.

It's not coming back unless his hair comes back.

fatman123 wrote:

omarish wrote:1 goal.

It's not coming back unless his hair comes back.

finny cause im very much on the same train of though about his hair
good news is vs pompey he had the headband back on and although its not as long as it was, give it a month and he'll look (nearly) like the torres of old!

Il Fenomeno Vero wrote:

fatman123 wrote:

omarish wrote:1 goal.

It's not coming back unless his hair comes back.

finny cause im very much on the same train of though about his hair
good news is vs pompey he had the headband back on and although its not as long as it was, give it a month and he'll look (nearly) like the torres of old!

Is it Ameobi-like?

Il Fenomeno Vero wrote:

fatman123 wrote:

omarish wrote:1 goal.

It's not coming back unless his hair comes back.

finny cause im very much on the same train of though about his hair
good news is vs pompey he had the headband back on and although its not as long as it was, give it a month and he'll look (nearly) like the torres of old!

Is it Ameobi-like?

fatman123 wrote:
shutup dave!

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