Ferran Torres has expressed his desire to leave Barcelona and join Paris Saint-Germain this summer after reaching a personal agreement with the French club, according to a source for ESPN.
At 26 years old, Torres has only one year left on his contract with Barça, and the source noted that the Spanish champions are willing to facilitate his move if an agreement is reached with PSG.
Discussions between the two clubs are anticipated to start soon, as Barcelona waits for an initial offer from the consecutive UEFA Champions League winners.
Currently on holiday, Torres recently scored the winning goal for Spain in the World Cup final against Argentina.
Last week, he visited the United States on a promotional tour, where he suggested that he was open to leaving Barça this summer.
A source has confirmed that his preferred destination is PSG, where he would reunite with Luis Enrique, his former coach with the Spanish national team.
If Torres departs, it could accelerate Barcelona’s search for a new No. 9 following the exit of Robert Lewandowski to the Chicago Fire.
Previous reports from ESPN indicated that Julián Álvarez is the primary target for the club, although Atlético Madrid‘s unwillingness to sell the Argentine may lead them to consider alternative options.
Torres joined Barcelona from Manchester City in 2021 for approximately €55 million, initially playing as a winger.
In recent years, he has transitioned to a more central role, competing with Lewandowski for the No. 9 spot under coach Hansi Flick.
Last season, he scored 21 goals in 49 appearances, having netted 19 times in 45 matches during the previous season.
– Man City won’t approve cut-price Rodri deal amid interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid
– Barcelona’s ‘triangular’ match? Unusual preseason fixture explained
– Sources: Liverpool set to sign Barcelona’s Ronald Araújo on loan
Over five seasons and 207 games with Barça, Torres has scored a total of 65 goals.
He played in all eight matches for Spain during their World Cup win this summer, although most of his appearances came from the bench.
It was as a substitute in the final that he secured his place in Spanish football history, scoring the decisive goal in extra time, leading La Roja to a 1-0 victory over Argentina.