Although it has been several years since he hung up his boots, Fernando Torres He remains one of the most important figures in Spanish football. Former player L Atletico Madrid The Spanish national team continues its close connection with the world of sports … And now how Rojiblanco branch coachWho managed to appoint him as the leader of the second group of the First Union.
This new phase as a coach allowed the Madrid native, 41 years oldNew goals can be set after withdrawal. Among his big dreams, of course, is… Follow in Cholo Simeone’s footsteps In the future and reach the bench in the Rojiblanco club. «I hope one day they choose me to be the first team coach.If I continue to do my job well,” he said a few days ago in an interview with Radioestadio Noche, with Edo Pidal and Rocío Martinez.
In the same interview with Onda Ciro, the Atleti legend also spoke about the wonderful moment the team is experiencing. Selection of Luis de la FuenteMany experts actually put it that way Candidate to win the 2026 World Cup. If they achieve this, they will repeat the international title that Torres himself won in South Africa 2010 with his teammates, who were then coached by Vicente del Bosque.
The former Spanish striker was full of praise for the current European champions, who admitted he and thousands of football fans had been having fun with him recently. «We all enjoy the national team very much. It’s exciting, it’s a young team, and I think it’s contagious and generates excitement. I I love watching Lewis’ team And the players, it seems like they have been there all their lives, have a lot of similar things (to Spain in 2010),” the former Liverpool and Chelsea player admitted in front of the programme’s microphones.
Edu Pidal did not hesitate to compare the scorer of the goal that gave Spain the 2008 European Cup title to La Roja’s current star, Lamine Yamal. «There is a similarity between you and Lamin, what do you advise him?», asked the Madrid footballer, who spoke clearly about the potential of the FC Barcelona winger and did not hesitate to give him advice for the future.
Fernando Torres says what many think about Lamine Yamal
Despite the comparisons, Fernando Torres’ early career had little to do with the achievements shown by the young footballer, who was only eighteen years old. «Lamine’s influence on world footballIn the team that plays in Europe, he is Very far from where I lived. “It’s a different context,” recalls the person nicknamed “El Niño.”
The current coach of Atletico Madrid’s reserve team considered that, despite his young age, he was blameworthy “He has shown great potential which is very exciting.”. This has become clear during these years with Barcelona and the national team, despite the bad condition he has been in in recent months due to injuries.
Torres wanted to send some advice to the Catalan striker, and to whom “Enjoy what you do best, which is playing football,” she recommends.“, referring to the recent controversy in which he was involved. “I don’t know him as a person, I have to know him to know what’s on his mind, but I guess I don’t remember seeing potential like this in a long time.He confirmed.
🇪🇸🌟 Fernando Torres appreciates the choice of Luis de la Fuente and the appearance of Lamine!
💬 “I don’t remember seeing potential like this in a long time.” pic.twitter.com/VGcfnQxDTT
– Radio Estadio Noche (@RadioestadioN) November 28, 2025
Although he has never seen anyone with Lamin’s speed, the fact is that he is the former player He has avoided comparisons with Leo MessiWhich he considers “the best days of all.” “I don’t remember how Messi was at his age. I don’t think we’ll see anything close to it.But the impact that Lamine had and where he is today You have to enjoy it and you have to help it“, said Fernando on Radioestadio Noche.