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PSG agrees €50 million deal to sign Ferran Torres

8/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have reached a final agreement to transfer forward Ferran Torres for a fixed €50 million fee.
Torres will sign a five-year contract with PSG after completing a medical in Paris.
PSG coach Luis Enrique, who previously managed Torres with Spain, pushed for the signing.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick let Torres skip Wednesday training as the clubs exchange paperwork.

History

Historical Context

PSG’s 2017 record signing of Neymar for a reported €222 million—negotiated by president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Barcelona’s Joan Laporta after La Liga blocked the payment—proved the club could spend to chase Champions League glory. Building on that model, Luis Enrique’s 2024 acquisition of former Barcelona forward Ferran Torres for €50 million shows PSG continues to use high-profile buys to expand its commercial reach.

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Story summary

FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have reached a final agreement to transfer forward Ferran Torres for a fixed €50 million fee.
Torres will sign a five-year contract with PSG after completing a medical in Paris.
PSG coach Luis Enrique, who previously managed Torres with Spain, pushed for the signing.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick let Torres skip Wednesday training as the clubs exchange paperwork.

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