 After scoring 14 goals for Athletic in 2008–09, Llorente was named by del Bosque in his 23-man squad for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.He was used as a substitute against hosts South Africa, and scored in a 2–0 victory.Llorente was not selected during the 2009–10 season, as del Bosque favoured Álvaro Negredo.