Fernando Torres says he is hell-bent on lifting the Premier League title with Liverpool.
The 25-year-old Spanish sensation has firmly established himself as a fans' favourite since joining the Reds for around £20 million from Atletico Madrid in 2007, scoring 50 goals in 84 appearances.
However, despite helping the Merseyside outfit finish runners up in the Premier League this season, El Nino has not been able to attain any silverware during his short spell at Liverpool.
Some say the Reds' lack of a homegrown core is at the root of their title drought, but the Madrid-born 25-year-old couldn't agree less.
"They say foreign players don't care as much as the home grown, but we are very much aware that Liverpool haven't won the Premier League for 20 years and understand the supporters are desperate for us to put that right," Torres told the club's official website.
"The rivalry with Manchester United is intense and the roof will come off at Anfield if we beat them to next year's title. Obviously the Champions League means a lot to Liverpool, but the English title is the one everyone wants in our dressing room.
"Liverpool Football Club is a phenomenon, with millions of fans who totally identify with everything the club stands for. They are at one with the players and that's why the backing we get at Anfield and from the away support is second to none," added Torres.
"This club has it all: the history, the prestige, the fans, the organisation. It's a big responsibility to give the fans here the success they desire, but the challenge is always exhilarating and this is why I was delighted to sign a new contract."
The Spain international striker recently put pen to paper on a new four year deal which will see him remain at Anfield until 2013 at least, with an option to prolong his stay by a further year until 2014.
The 25-year-old Spanish sensation has firmly established himself as a fans' favourite since joining the Reds for around £20 million from Atletico Madrid in 2007, scoring 50 goals in 84 appearances.
However, despite helping the Merseyside outfit finish runners up in the Premier League this season, El Nino has not been able to attain any silverware during his short spell at Liverpool.
Some say the Reds' lack of a homegrown core is at the root of their title drought, but the Madrid-born 25-year-old couldn't agree less.
"They say foreign players don't care as much as the home grown, but we are very much aware that Liverpool haven't won the Premier League for 20 years and understand the supporters are desperate for us to put that right," Torres told the club's official website.
"The rivalry with Manchester United is intense and the roof will come off at Anfield if we beat them to next year's title. Obviously the Champions League means a lot to Liverpool, but the English title is the one everyone wants in our dressing room.
"Liverpool Football Club is a phenomenon, with millions of fans who totally identify with everything the club stands for. They are at one with the players and that's why the backing we get at Anfield and from the away support is second to none," added Torres.
"This club has it all: the history, the prestige, the fans, the organisation. It's a big responsibility to give the fans here the success they desire, but the challenge is always exhilarating and this is why I was delighted to sign a new contract."
The Spain international striker recently put pen to paper on a new four year deal which will see him remain at Anfield until 2013 at least, with an option to prolong his stay by a further year until 2014.
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