Mourinho reveals why he let Torres leave

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Alex Batt

Torres joined that Italian side earlier this summer after becoming surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge.

The Spaniard failed to leave up to his £50m price tag which Chelsea paid in January 2011, netting just 20 Premier League goals in 110 games.

But Jose Mourinho insists he only let the club record signing leave because he wanted a “new challenge”.

The Blues boss said: “With Fernando I have to say that as a person and as a professional there is no discussion.

“He is an exceptional guy and professional, but he needed a change. Now he is at Milan and his passion for football will motivate him.

“I am an Inter fan and would have preferred to see him in a Nerazzurri shirt, but because of the affection that we have for Fernando, I hope he does very well with the Rossoneri.”

By Phil Wellbrook

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