Ferran Torres’ anticipated exit from Barcelona has taken an unexpected twist, with reports indicating that his impending transfer to Paris Saint-Germain is causing some unrest within the team. While the transfer itself is no longer a shock, the manner in which it has unfolded has surprised some of Torres’ teammates.

As reported by Gerard Romero, a few players expressed confusion regarding Torres’ actions over the summer. They reportedly had little awareness of his impending departure and were particularly taken aback by his reluctance to share details about his situation.

This has fostered an uncomfortable environment around a player who is now preparing to leave the club.

Torres Receives Approval for PSG Move

The transition of Torres to PSG has emerged as one of the most surprising developments in Barcelona’s transfer activities this summer. The deal is expected to be worth €50 million in fixed fees, along with an additional €5 million in potential performance-related bonuses.

If finalized, this transfer will mark the end of his time at Camp Nou, providing him a fresh start in France. Initially, Torres was scheduled to return to training with Barcelona on Wednesday alongside his teammates who had recently participated in international matches. However, he has received permission to focus on finalizing the details of his transfer to PSG.

This decision has been backed by Hansi Flick, who recognizes that Torres is likely not going to be included in the upcoming season’s squad.

Teammates Surprised by Lack of Communication

Many of Torres’ teammates were not prepared for the development of his transfer to PSG. Some players expressed dissatisfaction regarding how he managed the situation.

Romero highlights that a few Barcelona players found it peculiar that Torres did not discuss his future plans with them over the summer. This lack of communication continued throughout the World Cup period, where players maintained contact but Torres did not openly address the possibility of leaving Barcelona.

This situation understandably left some squad members feeling surprised, especially since Torres shares a strong bond with his teammates. It is only natural for them to feel unsettled by the suddenness of this news.

Ferran Torres’ expected departure from Barcelona has taken an unexpected turn, with the forward’s imminent move to Paris Saint-Germain reportedly causing some tension inside the dressing room.

The transfer itself is no longer the biggest surprise. What has caught some of Torres’ Barcelona teammates off guard is the way the situation has unfolded.

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According to Gerard Romero, a couple of players were left confused by the forward’s approach throughout the summer. 

They reportedly had little idea that their teammate was moving towards an exit and were particularly surprised that he did not share much with them about the situation.

That has created an awkward atmosphere around a player who is now preparing to leave the club.

Ferran Torres gets Barcelona permission

Torres’ move to PSG has been one of the more unexpected transfer developments surrounding Barcelona this summer.

The agreement is expected to be worth €50 million in fixed payments, with another €5 million potentially arriving through variables. 

Ferran Torres is set to move to PSG. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

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If completed, it would bring an end to his time at Camp Nou and give him a fresh start in France.

The forward was originally due to return to Barcelona training on Wednesday alongside the other members of the squad who had been away on international duty.

Instead, he has been allowed to remain away from training so that he can focus on completing the final details of his move to PSG.

The decision has the approval of Hansi Flick, who already understands that the forward is unlikely to be part of his squad next season.

Barcelona teammates surprised by the silence

Torres’ teammates were apparently not expecting the PSG transfer to develop in this way.

Some Barcelona players are not happy with how Ferran Torres has handled his PSG move. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

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Romero reports that a couple of Barcelona players felt the situation was strange because Torres did not tell them about his plans during the summer.

That extended to the World Cup period, when the players remained in contact, but Torres still did not openly discuss the possibility of leaving Barcelona.

For what it is worth, it is easy to understand why that would leave some members of the squad feeling surprised.

The Spaniard shares an excellent relationship with his Barcelona teammates, so it is only logical for some of those players to feel what they are feeling.