Torres wanted to leave Chelsea in the summer[GETTY]
Torres joined the Serie A giants on a two-year loan deal after falling down the striking ranks at Stamford Bridge.
The Spaniard failed to live up to his £50m transfer from Liverpool in 2011, scoring just 20 Premier League goals in his 110 outings for Chelsea.
But Mourinho insists he only allowed the 30-year-old to leave because he wanted a 'new challenge'.
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He is an exceptional guy and professional, but he needed a change
Jose Mourinho
“With Fernando I have to say that as a person and as a professional there is no discussion,” Mourinho said.
“He is an exceptional guy and professional, but he needed a change. Now he is at Milan and his passion for football will motivate him.
“I am an Inter fan and would have preferred to see him in a Nerazzurri shirt, but because of the affection that we have for Fernando, I hope he does very well with the Rossoneri.”
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