Look: Fernando Torres looks unrecognisable in new photos

Former Liverpool striker appears to have bulked up in a new video announcement

Published: January 21, 2021 13:31 Marwa Hamad, Assistant Editor

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Former Liverpool striker and current Atletico Madrid B manager Fernando Torres has shocked fans with his stunning physical transformation. Days after the announcement of Torres becoming a football manager for the first time, the Spanish striker posted a video promoting a new brand ambassadorship where he looked more muscled than ever. Image Credit: Instagram/Fernando Torres

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While most footballers tend to become more lax with their training and diet regimen after retiring, Torres seems to have headed into a different direction entirely. The footballer was known for his fairly lanky form on the field, but has been training more rigorously as of late. Image Credit: Instagram/Fernando Torres

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"Erm, hang on. Why does Fernando Torres suddenly look like a personal trainer down your local gym, telling you that if you pay for the first five sessions upfront, he'll give you an extra one for free?" tweeted @FootballJoe. Image Credit: Instagram/Fernando Torres

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"Looks like Fernando Torres has been on a diet of nothing but chicken, rice and broccoli since he retired. He's turned himself into a tank," posted @Footbal__Tweet. Image Credit: Instagram/Fernando Torres

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The transformation came as a surprise, as viewers were used to Torres cutting a more slender figure. Image Credit: Reuters

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Torres began his career at Atletic Madrid and scored 75 goals during his time in La Liga. Image Credit: Instagram/Fernando Torres

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Torres transfered to Liverpool in 2007 for a club record transfer fee. Image Credit: Instagram/Fernando Torres

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Before retiring in 2019, he played for Chelsea, A.C. Milan, Atletico Madrid and Sagan Tosu. But Torres is far from done, as he takes over as manager of Atletico Madrid B. Image Credit: AP, Instagram

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