Fernando Torres confirms Atletico Madrid talks

Fernando Torres points and scores during the La Liga game between Valencia and Atletico Madrid on March 6, 2016
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Spanish forward Fernando Torres reveals that he has begun talks with Atletico Madrid over a new contract.

Fernando Torres has revealed that he has begun talks with Atletico Madrid over a permanent contract.

The Spanish international's 18-month loan from AC Milan will expire at the end of the season and as it stands, the striker will return to San Siro for the 2016-17 campaign.

Torres, however, has confirmed that discussions have taken place as the 32-year-old targets a fresh contract with his boyhood club.

"I hope to stay [at Atleti] for many years and hopefully I can stay forever at where I want to be, which is Atletico," Torres told EFE.

"There are talks [over a new deal] and goodwill, which is important to me, but I still think it's secondary. We have the game of our lives [the Champions League final] before then, but it's true that we've begun talks and I like that."

Torres has scored nine goals in his last 15 appearances for the Spanish outfit.

Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres hits the post during his side's Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich at the Vicente Calderon on April 27, 2016
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