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Torres is 'a bargain' - Martinez

ESPN staff
April 8, 2011
Fernando Torres' woes continued against Manchester United © PA Photos
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Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez has backed Fernando Torres to prove his worth to Chelsea before the end of the season.

Torres has failed to live up to his £50 million price tag since joining from Liverpool in January, and is still searching for his first goal in a blue shirt.

His latest disappointing performance came in the Champions League match with Manchester United on Wednesday, when he faded badly after making a lively start.

And although Torres may not make the starting XI for this weekend's visit of Wigan, Martinez is talking up his countryman's talent. "There have been a lot of things said about Fernando Torres but it is quite clear he is going to be a fantastic signing," he said.

"I feel he is going to become a bargain for Chelsea. It is always difficult to move from one club to another halfway through the season.

"He is still settling in and still adapting to a new football club but Fernando Torres is one of the best strikers in European football and that is a real asset to have."

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