Ferran Torres was touted as one of the bargains of the summer transfer window when Manchester City announced his arrival for a fee of 23 million euros, yet few could have envisaged just how quickly he would adapt to life as Leroy Sane's replacement, with even Pep Guardiola being left stunned at the Spaniard's impact.
The Spanish coach has been impressed with the former Valencia youth product and his technical ability on the pitch, but it's his work ethic off it that has also caught the eye. Torres has quickly become a key figure within the Manchester City dressing room, despite the wide range of stars that were already at the club.
The Spaniard won his teammates over by keeping a low profile, working hard and taking his chances on the pitch when they arrived. What has been so impressive about Torres is how he has worked in the face of setbacks, with this being evident when he didn't play a single minute in the Premier League clash with West Ham United.
The next day the Spanish winger was at the gym on a Sunday at 7:00am, working on his physical fitness and strength. Torres is determined that his debut campaign at Manchester City won't merely be one of adaptation, he is following a virtually military-esque training regimen on a weekly basis. Many suggested that the youngster would find the physicality of the English game difficult, yet he is dedicating so many extra hours to improving his own strength and build a resistance to the physical nature of the Premier League.
Shares a chef with Guardiola
There's little that endears players to their coaches more than actually copying things they do themselves, and Torres has done exactly that in terms of his diet, hiring the same chef that the Manchester City coach uses.
A Spanish nutritionist and a Manchester City chef are working together to prepare meals for Torres that ensure he is eating appropriately. Guardiola knew Torres' technical talents before he signed him, but what he wasn't aware of was the incredible level of professionalism that the 20-year-old has shown.
Fifbro11
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This kid has the potential to be one of the best wingers in the world. Hope he can win many titles in his stay at Man City. Congratulations to Man City for snapping him up for such a low price. Wish him all the best for his future.
Dagan1999
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Fernandinho needs to leave City as his time is up. Aguero will leave when he wants to . Jesus and Delap will lead the attack while Nmecha , Doyle and Bernabe should join the first team . Angelino needs to come back and City need to sell Mendy
yosabkpsz
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FERRAN TORRES is the next FERNANDO TORRES
lawalidris
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Sane left and we thought it will be difficult to find someone who could play like him in his position but alas Torres is simply doing excellently much more than expectation.