Fernando Torres has been named new Juvenil A coach of Atletico Madrid.

The former Atletico striker has joined the club's coaching staff, which was confirmed by the club this morning.

A statement read: "Fernando Torres has returned home. The red-and-white legend returns to our club to join the ranks of coaches at the Academy taking the reins of Atlético de Madrid Juvenil A in the 2021/22 season.

"Torres, who last season lived with different rojiblancos teams to learn about the day-to-day life of their coaching staff and the club's own methodology, will take a further step in his training by approaching his first stage on the benches."