According to Mundo Deportivo, Ferran Torres did not train with FC Barcelona on Thursday morning for the second consecutive day.
The Catalans have maintained the permission granted to the 26-year-old forward, who was due to return to Hansi Flick’s training sessions on Wednesday but is now finalizing his move to PSG with Barcelona’s approval.
The Blaugrana are negotiating with the French and European champions at the same time.
Agreement close
Reports from multiple reliable sources confirm that Ferran’s move to PSG is very close to being completed.
PSG move imminent. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Final talks are taking place between the two clubs, with a deal likely to be sealed for a total package of €55 million, including add-ons.
The Spain World Cup hero, for his part, already has an agreement with Les Parisiens, with manager Luis Enrique having mapped out a plan for his integration into the team.
As such, Ferran is not training for a second consecutive day with Barcelona, waiting for the two clubs to close the deal.
World Cup winners return to group training
Of the four World Cup players who returned on Wednesday and completed two sessions with individualized training, Pau Cubarsi, Dani Olmo and Lamine Yamal joined the group at the beginning of Thursday’s session.
Pedri, however, continued working in the gym and did not take part in the on-pitch session.
Casado on his way out. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Marc Casado, Hector Fort, Jofre Torrents, Tommy Marques, Guille Fernandez and Toni Fernandez continue to train separately from the main group while they await resolutions over their futures.
It remains a complicated situation for all six players as Barcelona works to reduce the size of the squad and find destinations for those who are not part of Flick’s plans.
Some youth prospects continue under Flick
The group of reserve-team players who remain under Flick’s orders includes Aron Yaakobishvili, who is also close to leaving for Almeria, Alvaro Cortes, Xavi Espart, Jordi Pesquer, Ebrima Tunkara, Orian Goren, Brian Farinas, and forward Hamza Abdelkarim.
These academy players continue to train with the first team as Barcelona work through the final stages of their pre-season squad planning.