‘Llorente’s motivation is big’

Fernando Llorente requested to play against Stade Rennais less than 24 hours after completing his move to Swansea, manager Francesco Guidolin has revealed.

The veteran Spanish striker signed for the Swans from Sevilla on Friday and then impressed over 60 minutes in a 1-0 win against the French side on Saturday.

Guidolin insists the 31-year-old has arrived in the Premier League with massive motivation to succeed and was pleased with that he saw from Llorente at the Liberty Stadium.

The Italian manager said: “Fernando asked me yesterday if he could play …

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