Fernando Torres announces his retirement from football after an 18-year career

Former Liverpool, Chelsea and Spain striker 

Fernando Torres has announced he is to 

retire from football.

The 35-year-old, who is currently playing 

for Sagan Tosu in Japan, confirmed the 

end of his football career on social media.

Torres says on twitter:

"I have something very important to 

announce. After 18 exciting 

years, the time has come to put an end to 

my football career. Next Sunday, the 23rd 

at 10:00 AM (3:00 AM CET), local time in 

Japan, I will have a press conference in 

Tokyo to explain all the details. See you 

there."

Torres joined Sagan Tosu in July 2018 

after leaving boyhood club Atletico 

Madrid 

for a second time. He has scored just four 

goals in 32 games for the J League side.