Spanish striker Ferran Torres is close to leaving Barcelona and joining Paris Saint-Germain, after negotiations regarding his future witnessed new developments during the current summer transfer period, amid increasing indications that the deal is close to being completed.
The Spanish newspaper “Marca” reported that Torres’ future with Barcelona is still surrounded by uncertainty, in light of the approaching end of his contract, which has only one season remaining, and the Catalan club’s management has not yet taken the initiative to open official negotiations to renew it, despite the distinguished levels he has presented. With the Spanish national team in the 2026 World Cup.
In the same context, journalist Santi Ona revealed that the player informed those close to him and a number of his colleagues of his desire to have a new experience with Paris Saint-Germain, confirming his conviction in the sports project led by the French club.
The report added that next week will witness a meeting between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona officials, in an attempt to reach a final agreement on the value of the deal, after the progress made by the negotiations over the days.
According to the same sources, the agreement on personal terms between Torres and the Parisian club has already been completed, while Barcelona’s approval to sell the player remains the last hurdle before the official announcement of the deal.
The Spanish striker feels that he has not received the appreciation he is waiting for within Barcelona, in the absence of any serious move to renew his contract, in addition to the presence of a clause obligating the club to pay 8 million euros to Manchester City in the event of extending the player’s contract, which contributed to postponing the opening of the renewal file.
In the event of Torres’ departure, Barcelona will find itself facing a new offensive challenge, especially with the continued absence of a clear replacement for Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, and the possibility of losing one of its most prominent attacking elements before the start of the new season.
Ferrand Torres had greatly strengthened his stock after his brilliance in the 2026 World Cup final, when he scored the winning goal in extra time and led the Spanish national team to win the second world title in its history, which prompted Paris Saint-Germain, at the request of its coach Luis Enrique, to intensify its efforts. His moves to conclude his contract during the summer Mercato.