SERGIO TORRES’ journey from a brick factory in Argentina to Old Trafford has already been told in a book – now he’s hoping his incredible story will be turned into a documentary film.
The Eastbourne Borough midfielder has a remarkable tale having quit his job in his dad’s factory, packed his bags and flew to England with nothing but $300 in his pocket and a dream to become a professional footballer.
After unsuccessful trials he joined Molesey before moving to Basingstoke Town, where he would sleep in the boardroom while working in the day at Boots’ warehouse.
But, aged, 24, Torres’ gamble finally paid off when he was signed by Wycombe Wanderers to start a nine-year professional career that took in Peterborough United, Lincoln City and Crawley Town.
He famously scored in the Red Devils’ FA Cup win against Derby County before they met Manchester United in the fifth round.
In 2013, he co-authored a book with Juan Manuel Lopez – The Sergio Torres Story: From The Brick Factory to Old Trafford – and now he’s been approached by documentary maker Jasper Spanjaart.
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