Atletico ace Torres: Real Madrid candidates came knocking

Atletico Madrid captain Fernando Torres has assured fans he won't be leaving the club after his buyout clause was reduced as part of his new contract signed this week.

At the signing ceremony yesterday, Torres said: "It's a symbolic gesture. It shows that the club is confident I want to be here and I can show that I'm not here against my will."

"In the end, the only thing that matters is the word of the club and of myself."

Torres also revealed: "It's true that several candidates for the Real Madrid presidency contacted me over the summer. But the club that wants to sign me must first speak with Atletico."

"We listened to everybody, but nothing was negotiated. It's true they came, but nothing was discussed."