Ferran Torres, the 26-year-old FC Barcelona (contracted until 2027) and Spain forward, has been linked to Paris Saint-Germain during this transfer window, as a contract extension appears complicated. Speaking to CNN, the international player was asked to provide an update. As he has done with other media outlets, he left the door open to PSG without ruling out Barça.
“So, I have to be ready for any eventuality.”
“PSG?
You never know, because in football, everything can change in a minute; so, I have to be ready for any eventuality. For now, all I know is that I have to report on August 12th and train with Barcelona; we’ll see what happens next.
How will I make my future decision?
By trying to think about what will make me happiest—simply that, and what’s best for my family.”
As the sole goalscorer in the World Cup final won by Spain against Argentina, Ferran Torres has been in high demand by the media in recent days. This may well be a deliberate move by the player to get his message across—a message that puts clear pressure on Barça while maintaining a degree of ambiguity. PSG is certainly an option for him, though nothing is set in stone.
Barcelona needs to realize that they must step up negotiations and send a clear signal to prevent the Spanish international from turning to another option—which could well be Paris. However, Torres isn’t treating Paris as an obvious destination either. It is an understandable note of caution, though it doesn’t exactly give us any certainty.
At the very least, the player is breaking his silence, and his return date—highlighted here—could serve as a pivotal moment for clarifying the situation. It is up to Barça to let the player know whether or not they are counting on him. For the moment, it cannot be ruled out that PSG is primarily a source of leverage in the negotiations. However, a transfer is also a possibility.
