Paris Saint-Germain have added another attacking option to their squad, confirming the signing of Spanish international Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a long-term deal running until 2031. Although the French champions have not officially confirmed the fee, reports in the media suggest the club paid around €50m (£42.75m) to secure the 26-year-old forward's services.
Torres joins PSG on the back of a memorable individual moment on the international stage, having netted the decisive goal in extra time as Spain lifted the World Cup by beating Argentina in the final. That contribution has only added to the profile of a player who has already proven his goal-scoring credentials at club level across multiple leagues.
Head coach Luis Enrique, who previously worked with Torres during his tenure as Spain's national team manager, spoke positively about the arrival at a press conference unveiling the new signing. "I am happy, of course, I think we are improving our team," the PSG boss said. He went on to explain the club's approach to squad building during a summer that has seen departures as well as arrivals. "It has been a transfer window with players leaving, and right now it is important to find this type of player and we want to continue improving. We are always open to improving the team. That is our ambition."
Enrique also touched on the broader philosophy behind the move, emphasizing that maintaining success requires a willingness to refresh the squad even when things are going well. "Everyone agrees it's important to make changes when a team is not performing, but to keep winning, you have to be willing to make tough decisions. You have to be ambitious," he added.
The signing comes after Portuguese forward Goncalo Ramos departed PSG for AC Milan earlier in the transfer window, having scored 12 goals in 45 appearances for the Ligue 1 giants. Torres is expected to help offset that loss in attacking depth as PSG look to continue their dominance domestically while pushing for further success in European competition.
For his part, Torres expressed enthusiasm about joining a club with clear ambitions of winning major honors. "I'm delighted to be beginning a new adventure at such an ambitious club as Paris Saint-Germain," he said in a statement released following the announcement. He also thanked those responsible for facilitating the move, adding, "I'd like to thank President Nasser Al-Khelaifi, (PSG's football advisor) Luis Campos and coach Luis Enrique for giving me the opportunity to join the team, which I hope to help win as many trophies as possible."
Torres arrives in Paris having enjoyed a productive campaign with Barcelona last season, contributing 21 goals and three assists across 49 appearances in all competitions as the Catalan club successfully defended their LaLiga title. He originally joined Barcelona in 2022 following a spell in the Premier League with Manchester City, and his overall club record has made him one of Spain's most reliable attacking options in recent years.
On the international front, Torres has established himself as a key figure for the Spanish national team, netting 25 goals in 65 caps to date. His reunion with Luis Enrique at club level is expected to be a smooth transition given their previous working relationship with the national side, and PSG will be hoping the forward can quickly adapt to life in Ligue 1 as the club continues its pursuit of domestic and continental silverware.
Based on reporting from Independent (football).