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Liverpool supporters still hold mixed feelings about Fernando Torres, more than 14 years on from his Anfield exit.

Fans had come to see Torres as one of their own following his blockbuster move from Atletico Madrid in 2007.

But the love quickly turned into hate when the Spaniard pushed for a move to Chelsea in January 2011.

Old wounds have started to heal over recent years, with Torres playing in a Liverpool Legends match at Anfield in March 2024.

The former No.

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And during an interview with The Telegraph in November 2009, he admitted that his slightly shy nature was well suited to living amongst the Liverpool natives.

“Scouse people are very respectful,” Torres claimed.

I like that.”

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Continuing his interview with the paper, the then 25-year-old also said people used to tell him he had a Scouse accent

“I know some Liverpool words, but this is not the right place to say them,” he revealed.

‘Deffo’, I like that.”

To some people, Torres’ bleach-blonde hair and often boots made him an easy target as a ‘pretty boy’ type player.

But Torres was anything but a soft touch.

I don’t like people talking about me.

I prefer to be at home playing PlayStation and being calm.”

“I don’t like people when they are famous or rich changing their lifestyle, so I try to be the same person as I always was,” Torres added.

“I don’t like to buy flash cars or flash clothes.
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