'I am about to become a coach': Torres teases his first move into management

Fernando Torres announced he is planning to become a coach in an emotional Instagram post to commemorate his one-year anniversary from football retirement.

The 36-year-old confirmed he was hanging up his boots in August 2019, bringing to an end a career which saw him lift the Champions League, the 2010 World Cup and a host of domestic honours in England and Spain.

The Spaniard is now planning on staying in football, with the ex-Liverpool striker looking at management as a potential avenue for the future.

He posted on Instagram: 'Today is one year since I retired from football. I confess that when I was active I did not realize how quickly time goes ...

'I'm getting use to a new reality. I have assumed that I am no longer a football player, while at the same time I am about to become a coach.

'In addition, we have celebrated that my beloved @liverpoolfc have won a @premierleague after 30 years and unfortunately football is played without supporters in the stands, the element that makes this sport so special.

'In the middle of it all, we are experiencing a pandemic that leaves thousands of families broken. For this reason, the only thing I ask of you is that you be responsible and stay safe and healthy. My best wishes for everybody.'

Torres had a special connection with Liverpool, having joined Anfield from boyhood club Atletico Madrid in 2007 for £20million.

He scored 81 goals in 142 games for the Reds before moving to Chelsea for a then-British record £50million.

The Spaniard struck up a devastating partnership with Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, who has since become a manager and is currently in charge of Scottish side Rangers.

Torres also played for AC Milan and Chinese side Sagan Tosu, while he had a second spell at Atleti towards the end of his career.

Overall the striker 262 goals in 767 games in his goal-laden career, which saw him represent five different clubs.