Torres joins Chelsea

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Spanish striker Fernando Torres from Premier League rivals Liverpool.

In a deal reported to be worth 50 million pounds, Torres has signed a five-and-a-half year contract with the London club.

“Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Fernando Torres on a five-and-a-half year contract,” a Chelsea statement read on Monday.

“The move to bring the Spanish World Cup and European Championship winner to London from Liverpool for an undisclosed fee was completed on Monday evening.”

Torres, who joined Liverpool from Atletico Madrid in 2007, scored 81 goals in 142 total appearances for the Reds including both goals when the Reds defeated Chelsea at Anfield in November.