Ferran Torres joins PSG from Barcelona on five-year deal
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Spanish forward Ferran Torres has signed a five-season deal with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) from FC Barcelona.
- The transfer fee is reportedly around 50 million euros, and Torres will reunite with former Spain coach Luis Enrique.
- Torres, 26, is seen as a versatile attacking option and a potential replacement for Gonรงalo Ramos.
Ferran Torres has officially joined Paris Saint-Germain, signing a five-season contract with the French club after his transfer from FC Barcelona. The versatile 26-year-old forward, who was a key player in Spain's 2026 World Cup final victory, will reunite with his former national team coach, Luis Enrique.
Ferran is an international level player, whom we know very well and I think he fits perfectly with what we want: a player who can play in any attacking position.
The transfer fee is estimated to be around 50 million euros ($57.8 million), according to Spanish and French media. Luis Enrique expressed his satisfaction with the signing, stating that Torres is an "international level player" who fits PSG's needs perfectly. "He can play in any attacking position," the coach added.
We have players who are leaving and it is important to find this type of player.
Torres, who previously played for Valencia and Manchester City before joining Barcelona in 2021, is expected to provide an attacking alternative for PSG. He will numerically replace Gonรงalo Ramos, who moved to AC Milan. Torres, who will wear the number 9 jersey, is PSG's fourth summer signing.
I have a contract with Barcelona, but you never know in football. I just hope to make the right decision.
Torres had previously expressed some ambiguity about his future, stating in interviews during a promotional tour in the United States that while he had a contract with Barcelona, "you never know in football." He also mentioned wanting to "just be happy" with his next decision.
I just want to be happy.
Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.