Torres didn't join for money

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has insisted that he did not join the Anfield club for money. Torres insisted leaving Madrid was the toughest decision of his life and that he intends to stay at Liverpool for the duration of his six-year contract.

"My choice was not down to money. This is a personal challenge," Torres, who reportedly took a pay cut to join the Reds, told the Liverpool Echo. "I have signed for six seasons and my desire is to play here for the six.

"Liverpool have great players and I'm happy to be around them. The more goals I can score, the better."

But he admits that leaving Madrid was the toughest decision of his life. The Atletico Madrid fans protested when the transfer to Liverpool was announced.

"People were crying. It was a bit of a shock that I was so important to them," Torres says.

"It was a hard and difficult moment, but the decision had been made. Those people that I'd seen crying were the very same ones that sent me calls and messages of support.

"It's a happiness for me, personally, as it's unusual for Spanish supporters to act like that."