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EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL

Torres: “A dream I had since I was a kid, to win with my club”

Fernando Torres said he had a dream that he thought had left when he left Atlético but he says he has achieved a dream he had since he was a kid.

LYON, FRANCE - MAY 16:  Fernando Torres of Atletico Madrid celebrates with the trophy after winning the UEFA Europa League Final between Olympique de Marseille and Club Atletico de Madrid at Stade de Lyon on May 16, 2018 in Lyon, France.  (Photo by Michae
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Fernando Torres spoke after he lifted the Europa League trophy with Atlético Madrid in his second last game with the club.

To lift a trophy with Atlético: "It's a happiness that is difficult to explain, after so much time, to have this opportunity to return this team of champions. It was to realise a dream I've had since I was a kid, but above all the pride of belonging to this group that changed the history of the club. This is the beginning of something very big."

The place this title holds: "At a sentimental level, it is the highest. I have the luck to play on great teams and in the best generation of Spanish footballers but I had a concrete dream since I was young. To win with my team. When I went I didn't think I could and after to I came back and the dreams could be achieved and this has been taught to me by the club and I will always be grateful."

The dressing room: "Belonging to this group is above winning a title. They are hard-working people and humble, who understand what Atlético is all about."