FERNANDO TORRES has insisted his record-breaking transfer to Chelsea is proof of his loyalty to Liverpool.
The Spanish striker's £50m switch to Stamford Bridge in January left Reds fans disappointed at their former hero, who had repeatedly spoken of his affection for, and commitment to, the club.
His departure from Anfield was an acrimonious one, with a shirt bearing his name being burnt by supporters outside Melwood, and Torres himself further angering fans with his comments that Chelsea were a "big club".
The former Atletico Madrid man, however, believes his decision to join Carlo Ancelotti's side ahead of either Manchester United or Manchester City shows his loyalty to his former club, though admits his exit from Merseyside was fuelled by his desire to win trophies.
"I did not want to go to Manchester City or Manchester United," said Torres, "I could never do that, out of loyalty to Liverpool.
"But the Liverpool I left was not the same club as the one I joined. I did not understand the path the club was following.
"It is not as if I was the first to leave the club in the last few years. Look at (Xabi) Alonso, (Javier) Mascherano, (Alvaro Arbeloa), (Albert) Riera and (Rafael) Benitez. Some 20 or 30 left, all to improve themselves.
"I did not imagine leaving Liverpool but then the train to Chelsea passed by and I had to catch it, because of the dream I have of winning. I want to win the Premier League, and I felt I had to go."
