Paris Saint-Germain have reached a verbal agreement with Barcelona to sign Spain forward Ferran Torres in a €55 million deal. The World Cup hero rejected contract extension offers in Spain and is now set to reunite with manager Luis Enrique in Paris.
PSG are on the verge of completing the transfer of Torres from Barcelona. According to reports, Les Parisiens have reached an agreement in principle with the Catalan giants for a total package worth €55 million, including bonuses. Initially, PSG saw a €40 million bid rejected by Barcelona before increasing their offer to €50 million fixed plus €5 million in add-ons, matching the fee that Barcelona paid to sign the 26-year-old in 2021.
Torres arrives as a direct replacement for striker Goncalo Ramos, who departed for AC Milan earlier this summer. This transfer fills a crucial void in PSG’s attack following Ramos’s exit.
A key factor behind the move is the presence of Enrique, who coached Torres during his tenure with the Spanish national team. The PSG manager personally reached out to the attacker, outlining his tactical project and promising significant playing time through squad rotation.
Last season, Torres enjoyed a productive campaign with Barcelona, scoring 16 goals in 33 Liga appearances. His reputation further enhanced by a starring role in Spain’s 2026 World Cup triumph, where he scored in the final.
Despite his strong performances, the 26-year-old turned down contract extension proposals from Barcelona hierarchy, feeling undervalued by the club management and believing a change of scenery was necessary for his career. His decision to leave Barcelona now leaves the club seeking solutions, although he remained a popular figure among his team-mates in the locker room throughout his time there.
Only final administrative formalities now separate Torres from officially becoming a PSG player. With an agreement established between the two clubs, the transfer is expected to be finalized within the coming hours or days.
Torres is scheduled to report to Barcelona’s training center on Wednesday to say his final goodbyes to his team-mates and staff before flying to France. Upon arriving in Paris, the Spanish international will undergo medical examinations before signing his new contract, providing Enrique with another formidable attacking option.
