Barcelona turn down PSG offer for Torres
Barcelona has rejected a €40 million offer from Paris Saint-Germain for forward Ferran Torres. While negotiations are ongoing, the player has expressed a desire for happiness while remaining under contract until 2027.
Why it matters
This reflects the high-stakes nature of international football transfers and the strategic roster management of top-tier European clubs.
Barcelona on Monday rejected an initial offer from Paris Saint-Germain estimated at €40 million ($46.2 million) for Spanish World Cup winner Ferran Torres, a source within the Catalan club told AFP .
"Negotiations are ongoing" between Barca and PSG, the same source added, confirming reports from the daily Mundo Deportivo.
According to Spanish media reports, Torres, scorer of the winning goal in the 2026 World Cup final, has agreed to join PSG and his former national team coach Luis Enrique.
Out of contract with Barca in June 2027, the 26-year-old forward remained vague about his future in recent interviews he gave during a promotional tour in the United States.
"I have a contract with Barcelona, but in football you never know. I'm just waiting to make the right decision," he said.
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