La Liga
Ferran Torres, a 26-year-old forward and still a player of FC Barcelona, is hoping that Paris Saint-Germain will make an offer in the coming days to try to sign him. The player is due to return to training on August 12 and his contract ends on June 30, 2027.
Barça has not yet received a formal proposal, but is aware of PSG's interest through the player's circle. The Catalan club will consider his departure if the deal reaches a minimum of 50 million euros, which is the starting point for negotiations.
Ferran Torres opens the door to Paris Saint-Germain
During his promotional commitments in the United States, Ferran Torres left his continuity uncertain. The forward requested Barcelona to show their interest through negotiations and emphasized that he still has one year left on his contract to decide his future.
His statements surprised the club as the sports management had planned to discuss his renewal in September. The delay is due to salary restrictions and prioritizing resolving other players' contracts.
Barcelona intended to meet with Torres when he returns to the training ground on August 12. Hansi Flick also aimed to personally understand his stance, but Paris Saint-Germain might present their offer before that date.
The Catalan club suspects that the player's entourage has been in talks with the French club for weeks. Currently, there is no agreement between the clubs or a formal offer, making the operation contingent on PSG solidifying their interest.
FC Barcelona sets a minimum for negotiation
Barcelona does not see selling Ferran Torres as essential. However, his contract expiring in 2027 requires a choice between renewing it, transferring him this summer, or risking losing him without financial compensation a year later.
The club will not accept a low offer due to his contractual situation. Torres is valued at around 55 million euros, the same fee Barcelona paid to Manchester City in January 2022, and his performance with Spain at the World Cup has strengthened his position.
The renewal proposal prepared by the club would include lower salary terms than what the player demands. This offer will remain if the forward dismisses his departure and expresses his desire to stay in LaLiga.
Flick counts on Torres for the upcoming season, although the sports management does not consider him non-negotiable. This stance allows negotiations with PSG, provided the final amount aligns with the set value and the player confirms his intention to leave.
Departure would trigger the signing of another forward
A potential sale would have immediate consequences for the offensive planning. Barcelona is already working on recruiting a center forward and has Julián Álvarez as its top choice, despite Atlético de Madrid's reluctance to negotiate his departure.
The sports management has also identified two alternatives in case they fail to secure the Argentine forward. The funds acquired from Torres' sale would increase the budget for one of these signings and allow salary space to be freed up.
The next move relies on Paris Saint-Germain. If the French club presents an offer before August 12, Barcelona can discuss Ferran Torres' departure before his return; without an offer close to 50 million euros, the player will resume training and address his future personally with Flick and the sports management.
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