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Barcelona Sidelines Ferran Torres Amid €55 Million PSG Deal

8/12/2026

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Summary

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Barcelona have let forward Ferran Torres miss training while negotiating his move to Paris Saint-Germain.
Barcelona rejected PSG’s €40 million bid, seek €55 million, and hope to close the transfer after PSG’s Super Cup versus Aston Villa on Wednesday.
Torres has agreed terms with PSG, urged Barcelona to “show me some love,” and said World Cup goal has raised his value despite a 2022 clause that would cost Barcelona €8 million to Manchester City.

History

Historical Context

In July 2000 Barcelona sold winger Luís Figo to bitter rivals Real Madrid for a world-record €62 million, a deal driven by presidents Josep Lluís Núñez and Florentino Pérez. The transfer sparked fan outrage, marked the start of Pérez’s Galáctico policy, and showed how record fees can reshape club finances. Today Barcelona’s €55 million demand for Ferran Torres echoes that legacy, highlighting ongoing reliance on blockbuster deals.

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Barcelona have let forward Ferran Torres miss training while negotiating his move to Paris Saint-Germain.
Barcelona rejected PSG’s €40 million bid, seek €55 million, and hope to close the transfer after PSG’s Super Cup versus Aston Villa on Wednesday.
Torres has agreed terms with PSG, urged Barcelona to “show me some love,” and said World Cup goal has raised his value despite a 2022 clause that would cost Barcelona €8 million to Manchester City.

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