His absence from Barcelona’s pre-season training sessions this week spoke volumes. Ferran Torres, the Spain striker famed for his World Cup-winning strike, is poised to make the switch from Camp Nou to Parc des Princes. Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona have struck a principal agreement for the player’s transfer, with the deal expected to be valued at approximately €50 million. The Spanish international will commit to a five-year contract with the French capital club.

Spanish media outlets reported that Torres did not participate in Barcelona’s training sessions, signaling that negotiations between the two clubs were reaching their final stages.

Final hurdles cleared in transfer negotiations

The 25-year-old versatile forward, who joined Barcelona in 2021 for over €55 million, has primarily featured as a false striker and Lewandowski’s backup since Hansi Flick took charge in summer 2024. Despite his World Cup heroics—where his solitary goal in the Spain vs Argentina final sealed victory—Torres’ future remained uncertain. His current deal with Barcelona runs until 2027, and the Catalan club had initially dismissed PSG’s initial €40 million bid (including bonuses) on Monday. However, sources close to the deal confirm that an agreement has since been reached, making this one of the most closely watched transfers of the summer.