Torres: "It's easier when you have great players around you, like I do at Milan"

Fernando Torres showed a glimpse of his past glories by scoring for AC Milan in his first start for the club.

The Spanish striker, who joined Milan on a two-year loan deal from Chelsea last month, helped the Rossoneri hit back from a 2-0 deficit to claim a point at Empoli on Tuesday.

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres to join AC Milan on a two-year loan deal

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres is to join AC Milan on a two-year loan deal.

The Spaniard's move is subject to him agreeing personal terms and passing a medical on Saturday.

The ex-Liverpool and Atletico Madrid forward joined Chelsea for a then-British record £50m in January 2011.

Milan contact Torres' agent over Chelsea loan deal

AC Milan are believed to have contacted Fernando Torres’ agent about a loan move away from Chelsea this summer.

The out-of-favour Blues forward is said to be willing to leave Stamford Bridge during this transfer window although buying clubs have so far been unwilling to match the Spain international’s current £150,000-a-week wages.

Torres and Mata score as Spain win at last

Even Fernando Torres managed to get in on the act as former world champions Spain ended their World Cup campaign on a winning note against hapless Australia.

The Chelsea striker kept a level head as his team sprang the Socceroos offside trap, allowing him to poke the ball under the keeper, although the total lack of any celebration suggested the goal did not bring a huge amount of consolation after the team’s previous failings.

Jose: Torres will be at Chelsea next season

Jose Mourinho insists Fernando Torres remains in his plans for next season despite scoring just 11 goals in 41 appearances this term.

The Spaniard netted the winner in today’s 2-1 victory over Cardiff, but it was his first Premier League goal since January.