Headline: Paris Saint-Germain Set to Sign Ferran Torres from Barcelona for €50 Million
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Paris St-Germain have reached an agreement in principle to acquire Barcelona forward Ferran Torres. The transfer fee for the 26-year-old Spain international is expected to be around 50 million euros (£42.7 million).
Torres received permission to miss training this week as he works to finalize his move to the French club. His value has surged following a standout performance in the recent men’s World Cup, where he scored the extra-time winner against Argentina to help Spain secure their second title.
This past season with Barcelona, Torres netted 21 goals across 49 matches and contributed three assists, playing a crucial role in the team’s La Liga championship victory.
PSG, under the guidance of former Barcelona coach and player Luis Enrique, recently celebrated their success by clinching the Champions League title for the past two seasons. However, they might face a departure this summer with forward Bradley Barcola drawing interest from Liverpool.
Should the Torres deal complete, he will become the second prominent forward PSG has signed this summer, following the arrival of Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco.
The Parisian club added to their trophy cabinet on Wednesday by defeating Aston Villa 2-1 to win the UEFA Super Cup. Torres has been part of Barcelona since 2022 after moving from Manchester City and has scored 25 goals in 65 appearances for Spain.
Paris St-Germain have agreed a deal in principle to sign Barcelona forward Ferran Torres.
The fee for the Spain international will be around 50m euros (£42.7m).
Torres, 26, was given permission to miss training this week as he finalised his move.
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Having scored an extra-time winner against Argentina to help Spain claim their second men’s World Cup this summer, Torres’ stock has risen considerably after a strong season with Barcelona.
Torres scored 21 goals in 49 appearances in all competitions, providing three assists, and helped Barcelona win the La Liga title.
PSG, managed by former Barcelona coach and player Luis Enrique, have won the Champions League in the past two seasons.
The Parisians could lose Bradley Barcola this summer, with the forward wanted by Liverpool.
Should the deal go through, Torres will be the second high-profile forward PSG have signed this summer after the arrival of Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco.
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PSG added to their silverware collection on Wednesday by beating Aston Villa 2-1 to win the Uefa Super Cup.
Torres has been at Barcelona since 2022 having previously spent two years at Manchester City.
He has scored 25 goals in 65 appearances for Spain.
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