HERE WE GO! Ferran Torres joins PSG as Barcelona seal €50m transfer
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13 Aug 2026, 18:08
Barcelona have confirmed the departure of Ferran Torres to Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth €50 million, marking a significant reshaping of the Spanish club's attacking options. Torres, who arrived at Camp Nou from Manchester City in January 2022, departs after establishing himself as a key creative force during a period of rebuilding under Xavi Hernández, having made 91 competitive appearances in blaugrana colours.
The sale represents a notable shift in Barcelona's transfer strategy as they navigate ongoing financial constraints whilst attempting to maintain competitive standards in La Liga and European competition. Torres contributed 13 goals and 11 assists across his tenure, providing the versatility to operate across the forward line that proved invaluable during Barcelona's resurgence last season. PSG's acquisition strengthens their attacking depth considerably, offering Luis Enrique a proven winger capable of both creating and finishing opportunities at the highest level.
Torres now joins a PSG squad competing for Ligue 1 supremacy and Champions League glory, where he will compete alongside established talents in Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. Barcelona, meanwhile, must accelerate their search for attacking reinforcements to maintain momentum in their title challenge and European ambitions. The fee allows the Catalan side additional resources to address their squad requirements during the remainder of the transfer window as they pursue silverware across multiple competitions.
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