Saturday, 27th December, 2014
AC Milan have taken a step towards snapping up Alessio Cerci from Atletico Madrid by taking advantage of their option to sign Fernando Torres from Chelsea.
Torres is on a two-year loan at AC Milan, but Chelsea have confirmed he will depart for the Rossoneri permanently on 5th January.
The Italian giants are then expected to loan Torres to Atletico Madrid, with Cerci heading the other way, also on loan.
Chelsea confirmed in a statement: "Fernando Torres is to join AC Milan on a permanent basis."
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The Blues also thanked the Spaniard for his contribution at Stamford Bridge since signing from Liverpool in a £50m deal in January 2011.
"Chelsea Football Club thanks Fernando for his service during the past four seasons and wishes him the very best for the future."
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