Liverpool kidded Chelsea into £50 million Fernando Torres transfer: Jamie Carragher

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has made a sensational claim over Fernando Torres’ transfer from Liverpool to Chelsea in 2011. Carragher claimed Torres was a shadow of his former self when he secured a move to Stamford Bridge after four prolific seasons with Liverpool.

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Fernando Torres transfer: Liverpool 'kidded' Chelsea

Jamie Carragher claims that Liverpool ‘kidded’ Chelsea in Fernando Torres transfer to Chelsea for a reported fee of £50 million ($61 million), and Reds knew about it. Carragher claimed that Reds could t believe that Blues shelled out an exorbitant amount for a player who was past his best. In a separate interview, Reds' former director of football strategy Damien Comolli made a similar claim earlier this year, stating that Liverpool could t believe ir luck when Chelsea agreed to shell out a n-British transfer record fee for Spaniard after rejecting a £40 million bid from Blues.

Fernando Torres transfer: Striker fails to replicate initial seasons' form

Fernando Torres established himself as one of best strikers in world after he secured a move from Atletico Madrid to Liverpool in 2007. former Spanish striker scored 56 goals in his initial 79 games for Reds. His first goal for Liverpool came, incidentally, against Chelsea. Torres went on to forge a stellar partnership with Steven Gerrard during his time at Anfield.

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Fernando Torres transfer: Chelsea signed striker due to his good record against m

Jamie Carragher made se revelations while on a phone call with Chelsea legend John Terry. He claimed that Fernando Torres was best striker in world during his first 18 months with Liverpool. Torres had a good scoring record against Chelsea, which is why Blues signed him despite 'El Ni' being in poor form for over a season, said Carragher.

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Fernando Torres Chelsea stats

33-year-old spent four-and-a-half seasons with Chelsea. He made 172 appearances during his stay at Stamford Bridge, scoring 45 goals across all competitions. He also won Champions League as well as Europa League during his time at Chelsea.

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