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PSG sign Ferran Torres from Barcelona
The Spain forward joins PSG on a long-term deal after Barcelona confirmed his departure.
What happened
Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain confirmed Ferran Torres’s transfer on Saturday. The Spanish forward leaves Barcelona after an extended spell and joins the French club under a long-term contract. The deal reunites Torres with PSG coach Luis Enrique, who previously managed Spain. PSG announced the signing separately.
Numbers
- €50 millionEstimated transfer fee
- Five seasonsLength of PSG contract
- 40 goalsAcross his last two seasons
Questions
- Why did PSG pursue Torres?
- He reunites with Luis Enrique, his former Spain coach, while PSG adds an international forward familiar with the coach’s approach.
- What changes for Barcelona?
- Torres had entered the final year of his Barcelona contract, so the transfer ends the club’s remaining obligation to him.
- What role did Torres play?
- Under Hansi Flick, he was used at centre-forward and often made decisive contributions after coming on as a substitute.
- How did the deal come together?
- Barcelona rejected PSG’s opening bid before the clubs reached a deal, with medical checks and paperwork initially still outstanding.
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The catch
Coverage varies slightly on the fee, and neither club detailed the financial terms.