Torres primed for Japan challenge

FORMER Spain striker Fernando Torres has announced he is joining Japanese top-flight side Sagan

Tosu as a free agent after leaving Atletico Madrid last month.

“We have had offers from every continent. My new team will be Sagan Tosu of Japan,” the 34-yearold Torres (above), who is believed to have signed an 18-month contract worth €80,000-a-week, with a team currently battling relegation.

“I have had offers from France, Germany and even one from Spain but at no point did I ever think about going to another European team. I wanted a new challenge in a completely different place.”