Paul Hassall, 06 April 2009
LFC Official Website
Fernando Torres has set his sights on creating a new chapter in Liverpool's European history - and reiterated his desire to remain at Anfield for many years to come.
The Reds boosted their title chances with a 1-0 win at Fulham on Saturday and while the Spain international would love to help us lift title number 19, he admits the Champions League is also a competition he is eager to win.
"Domestic titles are very important but to win the Champions League you are saying we are the best team in Europe," he said.
"This club has a great record in the European Cup but now I want to be a part of that history.
"Winning the European Championship was a great thing for me and I understood what it was to win a major trophy and what I had been missing.
"On the way home from the European Championship I made a promise that I wanted more of this success with Liverpool and it does not come any bigger than the European Cup."
The last-gasp victory at Craven Cottage capped a good week for the Reds, following hot on the heels of the news that Steven Gerrard and Dirk Kuyt had extended their contracts with the club.
Torres was delighted to hear the news that the captain has committed his future to Liverpool and has thrown his support behind recent comments that he is the best player in the world.
"Stevie has been getting a lot of praise from some of the best players in the world," he said.
"That is quite right because I think he is the best in the world. He is a great team player but he can also win a game on his own when maybe we are not playing so well.
"I would love to see him have a lot more success. I cannot think of a player I would rather be playing with.
"We know it is not going to be easy against Chelsea on Wednesday but both Stevie and I are happy with our form."
With both the manager and the skipper's long-term future secured, Torres also confirmed his desire to prolong his stay on Merseyside.
He said: "I have said many times the only club I would leave Atletico for was Liverpool, and nothing has changed there. They are the only two clubs that are in my heart.
"I have supported Liverpool since I was a boy and I intend on staying here a very long time."
Sweet Baby Jesus I love this Guy ... unlike some players who have gone before him, not only does he say the right things but he does it on the pitch as well .. A legend in the making
LFC Official Website
Fernando Torres has set his sights on creating a new chapter in Liverpool's European history - and reiterated his desire to remain at Anfield for many years to come.
The Reds boosted their title chances with a 1-0 win at Fulham on Saturday and while the Spain international would love to help us lift title number 19, he admits the Champions League is also a competition he is eager to win.
"Domestic titles are very important but to win the Champions League you are saying we are the best team in Europe," he said.
"This club has a great record in the European Cup but now I want to be a part of that history.
"Winning the European Championship was a great thing for me and I understood what it was to win a major trophy and what I had been missing.
"On the way home from the European Championship I made a promise that I wanted more of this success with Liverpool and it does not come any bigger than the European Cup."
The last-gasp victory at Craven Cottage capped a good week for the Reds, following hot on the heels of the news that Steven Gerrard and Dirk Kuyt had extended their contracts with the club.
Torres was delighted to hear the news that the captain has committed his future to Liverpool and has thrown his support behind recent comments that he is the best player in the world.
"Stevie has been getting a lot of praise from some of the best players in the world," he said.
"That is quite right because I think he is the best in the world. He is a great team player but he can also win a game on his own when maybe we are not playing so well.
"I would love to see him have a lot more success. I cannot think of a player I would rather be playing with.
"We know it is not going to be easy against Chelsea on Wednesday but both Stevie and I are happy with our form."
With both the manager and the skipper's long-term future secured, Torres also confirmed his desire to prolong his stay on Merseyside.
He said: "I have said many times the only club I would leave Atletico for was Liverpool, and nothing has changed there. They are the only two clubs that are in my heart.
"I have supported Liverpool since I was a boy and I intend on staying here a very long time."
Sweet Baby Jesus I love this Guy ... unlike some players who have gone before him, not only does he say the right things but he does it on the pitch as well .. A legend in the making
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