Mario Mandzukic’s presentation as an Atletico Madrid player on Thursday was greeted with chants by the club’s fans for the return of Fernando Torres.
Inside Spanish Football report that during the presentation to both media and fans of the Spanish champions of Mario Mandzukic, chants of Fernando Torres’ name and his return were made by the 6,000 in attendance.
Torres has been strongly linked with a return to his former club this summer with his role at Chelsea still unsure, whilst a link to newly former MLS side New York City FC have also been heard.
Atletico have already seen David Villa, Adrian Lopez and Diego Costa leave this summer, leaving boss Diego Simeone with a desperate need to sign some attacking players.
Midfielder Raul Garcia has commented on a potential return for Torres and said that he would be welcomed with open arms.
“I speak to him [Torres] a lot and he still feels very strongly about this club,” García told a press conference.
“His life has been defined by what he experienced here and he is another option just like any other that the media have mentioned. Any great player that can come here will be welcome.”