His absence from Barcelona’s World Cup champions’ training session spoke volumes: Ferran Torres is on the verge of leaving Catalonia for Paris. A preliminary agreement has been reached between FC Barcelona and PSG for the transfer of the Spanish striker. The deal could finalize for around €50 million. Torres will sign a five-year contract with the French giants.

Torres did not attend Barcelona’s training session this week, as reported by Spanish media. Another indication that talks between Paris and Barcelona were progressing smoothly.

Negotiations reach breakthrough

The versatile winger, signed for over €55 million in 2021, has been deployed as a striker since Hansi Flick took charge at the Camp Nou in summer 2024, serving as a backup to Polish striker Robert Lewandowski.

Uncertain about his future following the World Cup—where he became the hero with the only goal in Spain’s victory over Argentina—Torres’ contract with Barcelona runs until 2027. The club had initially rejected a PSG offer on Monday, valued at €40 million including bonuses. However, it appears the situation has since evolved, making this one of the most closely watched transfer sagas of the summer.