Liverpool icon slammed his former Reds team-mate for joining Chelsea – 'Unacceptable'

Daniel Agger criticized Torres's 2011 move to Chelsea as disrespectful to Liverpool, though he acknowledged the club received substantial compensation.

Fernando Torres's £50million transfer to Chelsea in January 2011 remains controversial at Liverpool nearly 16 years later. Former Reds captain Daniel Agger spoke out in 2013, calling the move to a fierce rival "unacceptable" and emphasizing the importance of respecting the club you play for. Agger said he would never join Manchester United or Everton, viewing such moves as a betrayal of loyalty.

Despite his criticism, Agger acknowledged that Liverpool received significant money for Torres and that the player's desire to leave meant there was little reason to keep him. He also noted that Torres was well-liked at Melwood and wished him well, except in matches against Liverpool.

The article draws a parallel to Jordan Henderson's recent move to Chelsea, which has similarly disappointed some Reds fans. However, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso—himself a Liverpool legend—has defended the signing, arguing that Henderson's quality and work rate remain high despite his age of 36.