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Paris Saint-Germain came knocking. Ferran Torres looked through the peephole and decided he was perfectly comfortable on his side of the door.
The French giants have reportedly been exploring Torres as a potential replacement for Bradley Barcola, should the winger leave PSG this summer. But Torres has made his position clear: he’s staying at Barcelona, and the club appears more than happy to keep him.
From the transfer list to contract talks
Earlier in 2026, Barcelona was reportedly open to fielding offers for Torres. Premier League clubs circled.
Barcelona is now actively discussing a contract extension with the 26-year-old forward, looking to push his deal beyond its current June 2027 expiration date. Torres played a meaningful role in Barcelona’s 2024-25 campaign under Hansi Flick, contributing to a La Liga title, a Copa del Rey triumph, and a Supercopa title.
Torres originally arrived at Barcelona in January 2022, signing from Manchester City for €55 million with an additional €10 million in potential performance-related add-ons.
Why PSG wanted him in the first place
PSG’s interest wasn’t random. The club’s transfer planning appears to be contingent on whether Barcola, their French winger, decides to move on this summer. Torres’s versatility across the forward line, his ability to play on either wing or through the middle, made him an appealing contingency option.
Torres has explicitly stated he wants to stay at Barcelona and has no intentions of leaving. Barcelona, unlike earlier this year, doesn’t want to sell him.
What this means for Barcelona’s summer plans
The risk is that Torres’s contract situation drags into 2027 without an extension, at which point he could leave for free. Getting a deal done this summer, while the relationship is warm and the leverage is balanced, would be the smart play.
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