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PSG closing in on £40m deal for World Cup winner Ferran Torres

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Barcelona forward Ferran Torres is nearing a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain for over £40 million.
  • Torres has been permitted to miss training as negotiations continue, with one year left on his Barcelona contract.
  • The move would reunite Torres with former manager Luis Enrique at PSG, who are looking to strengthen their squad.

Ferran Torres is on the verge of leaving Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain in a deal reportedly worth over £40 million. The Spanish forward has been granted permission to skip training as the clubs finalize negotiations. Torres has one year remaining on his contract with Barcelona.

I have a contract with Barcelona but, in football, you never know.

— Ferran TorresSpeaking about his uncertain future following Spain's World Cup victory.

Torres played a significant role in Spain's World Cup victory, scoring the winning goal in the final. Despite his contributions, his future at Barcelona has been uncertain, a situation that has reportedly frustrated some fans. He has openly acknowledged the possibility of a move, stating that interest from top clubs is always a positive sign.

Every time these teams want you it’s a good thing.

— Ferran TorresResponding to reports linking him with PSG.

Should the transfer materialize, Torres would link up with Luis Enrique, his former manager at Barcelona, who now coaches PSG. The French club is actively strengthening its squad, potentially looking to replace players like Bradley Barcola, who is rumored to be a target for Liverpool. Torres joined Barcelona in 2022 from Manchester City and has scored 25 goals in 65 appearances for Spain.

You never know because in football everything can change in one minute, so I have to be ready for everything.

— Ferran TorresCommenting on the unpredictable nature of football transfers.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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