Fernando Torres Has Finally Decided Where He Will Be Playing Next Season

After plenty of speculation surrounding his not so certain future, Fernando Torres has signed a new deal at Atletico Madrid, thus cementing his future at the Vincente Calderon for one more year.

Torres, who scored 12 goals in 44 games for Atleti last season, was an integral part of Diego Simeone's side who came close to winning both the Champions League and La Liga in 2015/16.

The former Liverpool forward finally found his shooting boots following his baron spell at Chelsea and the 32-year-old's partnership with the likes of Antoine Griezmann has left many applauding his return to form.

Here's how Atleti announced the deal on Twitter:

Many were surprised to hear the news after Torres' current contract ended but Madrid's decision to renew his contract has sparked delight among Atleti fans.

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Here's why Madrid sealed the deal.

What a record:

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Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare is a writer at SPORTbible. He's interviewed some of the biggest names in sport, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Pele, Carles Puyol and Tim Henman. He dabbles in all things sport but football is his biggest passion. He was once hit in the head by a wayward strike from Nicky Butt and lived to tell the tale.

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