After both venues approved the signing of the Spanish forwards, who will play for the French national team for the next five months, Ferran Torres left FC Barcelona this Saturday and set off on a new experience at Paris Saint-Germain.
After four and a half months in which he played 207 matches and scored 65 aims, the Valencian intruder, 26, leaves the Barça group. His departure came after PSG's interest and with one more time left on his Barcelona deal.
Torres thanked the Castilian team for the many years he spent in its ranks on Instagram, where he made his final announcement. I want to thank you for all first. The forward also noted that his time at Barcelona made him" a better player and a better man. "" Defending these colors has been an honor," said the forward.
The person provided a picture that compiled some of his most memorable moments while wearing the Barça top with his message. In his bid of farewell, he also recalled the responsibility he had when he first started working for the club and his desire to assist the team in achieving its goals.
Barcelona has always been my house since I arrived, and I have worked hard for that reason, always with the goal of helping the crew, taking Barça where it deserves, to the top," he said.
From Barcelona to the task of Luis Enrique
In the wake of the deal, Torres will be able to reunite with Luis Enrique Martinez, the latest PSG trainer and coach, who gave him his second chance to play for the Spanish national team in 2020 during a Nations League game against Germany.
The forward's contract with PSG was confirmed to be five times. Although the procedure may cost around 50 million euro for Barcelona, the European club did not disclose the financial details of the contract.
The player's contract terms even contributed to the decision to leave. Torres ' contract with the Catalan national team had just one year left, and Barcelona had to pay Manchester City, a club he had played for between 2020 and 2021, an additional eight million dollars if he renewed it.
On August 12, Torres, along with the rest of the Spanish World Cup people, was supposed to start in Barcelona's training. He was given permission to travel to Paris and finish the steps necessary to join the group under the leadership of Luis Enrique, though.
I'm really excited to begin a new adventure with a team as ambitious as PSG. After the drafting was made established, the footballer thanked president Nasser Al-Khelafi, Luis Campos, and trainer Luis Enrique for giving me the chance to play for this team, which I hope will get as many trophies as possible.
a level with names and acclaim from around the world
Torres made his way to Barcelona after working in Valencia's children ranks and passing through Manchester City. He won two Hispanic Super Cups, three League names, and a Copa del Rey while playing for the Barça team.
Additionally, his accomplishments include the 2024 Euro Cup and the 2026 World Cup, which he won with the Spanish group. He was the star of the final against Argentina, in which he scored the goal that gave Spain the name with a 1-0 victory in this last event that was held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
The intruder and Polish Robert Lewandowski frequently had to battle for the center-forward spot in Barcelona. He finished his pattern with 65 objectives in 207 activities despite playing the" 9" location frequently as a substitute.
On the event of his exit, the Castilian team also dedicated a text to the player. He thanked Torres in a statement for his" commitment" to him over the five times that he defended the Barça shirt and wished him" good luck in this new phase of his professional job. "
After a successful season with Barcelona and the Spanish team, the forth will continue his career in Paris, where he will get on the number nine.
