TORRES COMPLETES MOVE
Posted on: Mon 14 Jul 2008
By Ben Campbell
wwfc.com can reveal that Sergio Torres has finalised his move to Peterborough United following Darren Ferguson's side returning from their pre-season training camp in Marbella.
A combined fee of £200k has been agreed for the sale of Sergio and Russ Martin, with the price reflecting each player's valuation at £100k.
Wanderers boss Peter Taylor said: "We've got to be positive from our means. Sergio's been terrific for the football club but he did want to go to Peterborough and play at a higher division.
"At least it's happening now rather than at the end of pre-season as I'll hopefully be able to get someone in so they can gel and have time to practise with his new team-mates before the new season."
Torres signed a new deal in March and Steve Hayes, the club's Managing Director, felt that by extending the midfielder's stay with the club the Blues would be more likely to obtain a transfer fee.
Mr. Hayes said: "We knew of interest in him and we felt that by securing him on a contract we would get some money for him. When a player comes to us and says he wants to leave we can't stand in his way. "
The club's MD was also quick to reassure fans that Blues boss Peter Taylor will have the opportunity to replace Sergio by stating: "He will get some of the money to strengthen."
Keep checking wwfc.com throughout the day as we will bring you Sergio's exclusive farewell interview on Wanderers World, a personal message to all the Blues fans, an in-depth feature on the Argentinean as well as some classic Torres photographs.
SMS Exclusive: Subscribers to Wanderers' SMS service were the first to hear this news. If you want to join them and be the first to hear all the breaking news at your club check out our SMS offers by clicking here.
wwfc.com can reveal that Sergio Torres has finalised his move to Peterborough United following Darren Ferguson's side returning from their pre-season training camp in Marbella.
A combined fee of £200k has been agreed for the sale of Sergio and Russ Martin, with the price reflecting each player's valuation at £100k.
Wanderers boss Peter Taylor said: "We've got to be positive from our means. Sergio's been terrific for the football club but he did want to go to Peterborough and play at a higher division.
"At least it's happening now rather than at the end of pre-season as I'll hopefully be able to get someone in so they can gel and have time to practise with his new team-mates before the new season."
Torres signed a new deal in March and Steve Hayes, the club's Managing Director, felt that by extending the midfielder's stay with the club the Blues would be more likely to obtain a transfer fee.
Mr. Hayes said: "We knew of interest in him and we felt that by securing him on a contract we would get some money for him. When a player comes to us and says he wants to leave we can't stand in his way. "
The club's MD was also quick to reassure fans that Blues boss Peter Taylor will have the opportunity to replace Sergio by stating: "He will get some of the money to strengthen."
Keep checking wwfc.com throughout the day as we will bring you Sergio's exclusive farewell interview on Wanderers World, a personal message to all the Blues fans, an in-depth feature on the Argentinean as well as some classic Torres photographs.
SMS Exclusive: Subscribers to Wanderers' SMS service were the first to hear this news. If you want to join them and be the first to hear all the breaking news at your club check out our SMS offers by clicking here.
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