Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has pledged his future to the club after insisting his "commitment and loyalty is the same as it was on my first day when I signed".

The Spain international, who returned to training on Monday after winning the World Cup in South Africa, has been the subject of persistent speculation.

However, the 26-year-old has moved to quash suggestions he was ready to move on and said: "I am really happy to be back, really happy to stay with all my team-mates. My commitment and loyalty to the club and to the fans is the same as it was on my first day when I signed."

He added: "I am looking forward to the challenge ahead."

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