The Rojiblancos boss has played down expectations surrounding the former Chelsea striker's return to his boyhood club
Torres will complete his switch back to his boyhood club on January 5 when the Italian transfer window reopens after a short and uninspiring spell at AC Milan. He could make his second Atletico debut in the Copa del Rey clash against Real Madrid two days later.
Simeone is delighted with the capture of the former Liverpool and Chelsea striker and believes it is a move which benefits both club and player - though he warns he will have to fight for his place.
The Argentine said on Friday: "I'm very happy because with his return, we have recovered a sense of what it means to belong to this club. But, more than that, we are continuing to improve as Fernando's characteristics can help the team.
"It's an important signing at a nice time for him because he is joining a side which is already fully-functioning and which has been playing together for some time.
"We hope that he can give us a hand with his excitement, talent and passion. Having said that, he will have to compete with [Antoine] Griezmann, [Mario] Mandzukic and Raul Jimenez to win his place in the side."
Torres' signing has divided opinion among the Rojiblancos support, with his career seemingly on a downward spiral ever since he swapped Anfield for Stamford Bridge in January 2011.
But Simeone insists he will be given time to win over his detractors.
"In football, just like in politics or religion, you will always have differences of opinion. People are within their rights to hold an opinion or debate," he added.
"Fernando hasn't come here as some kind of saviour and I am in no hurry for him to start delivering right from day one – he will need time to adapt. Like I say, his arrival will be beneficial for everyone.
"We wanted him to come to us last season. His arrival will be a huge benefit to all of us. Fernando will give us extra depth in attack which is something we've been lacking with Mandzukic."
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