Fernando Torres backed to become Liverpool manager after Jurgen Klopp offer

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Fernando Torres has been backed for a future Liverpool managerial role following his coaching career at Atletico Madrid. 20:37, Mon, Apr 20, 2026 Updated: 22:01, Mon, Apr 20, 2026 Fernando Torres has twice returned to Liverpool for Legends charity matches (Image: Getty)Fernando Torres has been tipped for a sensational return to Liverpool - this time as a manager.

The former Spanish international went on to represent AC Milan, Atletico Madrid and Japanese outfit Sagan Tosu before hanging up his boots in 2019.Torres has since embarked on a managerial career, having taken charge of both Atletico Madrid's under-19 and B team sides. Speaking to Hajper, Llorente said: "Fernando Torres as Liverpool manager one day?

Trending "I think Fernando will become a great coach because he had an incredible career, knows a lot about football and has surely been preparing for the right moment to make the jump."Llorente is far from the first to have earmarked Torres for a distinguished managerial career. Former Atletico Madrid coach Armando de la Morena also heaped praise on the ex-striker following his return to the Spanish club.Speaking to Marca, he said: "A coach like Fernando, knowing his career a bit, as a player and always with the respect that he has acted, has the conditions to be a great coach."I know it from the players too, who tell me wonders about him, how he transmits, how he gives them the concepts.