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Barcelona Eyes Pau Torres to Strengthen Defense in 2026

12/17/2025

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Barcelona targets Pau Francisco Torres of Aston Villa to bolster its defense for the summer of 2026.
The club aims to sign a left-footed center-back after Iñigo Martínez's departure, though finances may affect signings.
Pau Francisco Torres previously drew Barcelona's attention while at Villarreal.
Despite Torres's importance to Aston Villa, sources say he could return to Spain.
Barcelona is also monitoring Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck as an alternative.

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Barcelona targets Pau Francisco Torres of Aston Villa to bolster its defense for the summer of 2026.
The club aims to sign a left-footed center-back after Iñigo Martínez's departure, though finances may affect signings.
Pau Francisco Torres previously drew Barcelona's attention while at Villarreal.
Despite Torres's importance to Aston Villa, sources say he could return to Spain.
Barcelona is also monitoring Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck as an alternative.