Market in Motion
Paris Saint-Germain could soon welcome a new face on the pitch: according to the Spanish newspaper Marca, FC Barcelona forward Ferran Torres has reportedly agreed to join the French capital club this summer. This comes at a time when the Parisian team is looking to strengthen its squad for next season.
A World Champion Ready to Join the Parisians
At 26 years old and having scored the winning goal in the World Cup final (1-0 against Argentina), Ferran Torres has reportedly chosen Paris Saint-Germain over extending his contract with Barcelona, where he only has one year left. The Parisian club's management hopes to finalize this transfer quickly so they can count on the player from the start of the season.
An Agreement Near but Details to Resolve
Negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing, and an agreement is expected around a 50 million euro price tag. The last details concern mainly potential bonuses for the player. Madrid's newspaper indicates that all parties wish to finalize this transfer before Wednesday, when Spanish internationals must resume training at Barcelona and when Paris Saint-Germain will officially begin its season against Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup.
A Versatile Forward for Luis Enrique
Paris Saint-Germain's interest in Ferran Torres intensified after the World Cup. Coach Luis Enrique knows the player well from when he was Spain's coach, having had him under his command. He is impressed by his versatility and ability to play in the center of the attack, a position that Paris Saint-Germain sought to strengthen following Gonçalo Ramos' departure for AC Milan.
