Barça and PSG Reach Agreement in Principle for Ferran Torres in $57.5M Deal
The €50 million deal gives Barcelona a major cash boost after Ferran Torres entered the final year of his contract.
- Barcelona and reigning Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain have reached a preliminary agreement for Ferran Torres's transfer for $57.5 million, with formal paperwork currently being exchanged and an official announcement expected this weekend.
- Entering the final year of his contract without an extension offer, the Spanish international chose to explore an exit before the World Cup, prompting Luis Enrique and PSG to initiate contact with the forward.
- During his tenure, Torres made 207 appearances and scored 65 goals for Barcelona, winning three LaLiga titles, one Copa del Rey, and three Spanish Super Cups after his $63.3 million move from Manchester City.
- The $57.5 million fee provides a significant financial boost for Barcelona, which previously generated $12.7 million from the sale of Ansu Fati to help balance the books.
- Netting the extra-time winner against Argentina in the World Cup final, the Spaniard cemented his national hero status; this transfer follows his high-profile performance for Spain in July.
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Paris Saint-Germain has agreed to a deal worth 81.7 billion won to sign Barcelona striker Ferran Torres. Torres has been excluded from training to complete the transfer process and will reunite with manager Luis Enrique. His close friendship with Lee Kang-in from his time at Valencia is drawing particular attention, and he is considered a key asset for the restructuring of PSG's attack.
Principle of Agreement Between Barcelona and the PSG: Ferran Torres Would Leave for About 50 Million
Barcelona and the PSG have reached a principle of agreement for the transfer of Ferran Torres, author of the goal that made Spain world champion this summer, for an amount close to 50 million euros. The clubs will exchange the relevant documentation in the next hours with the intention of closing the ... Continue reading "Principle of agreement between Barcelona and the PSG: Ferran Torres would leave for about 50 million"
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