The Ferran Torres vs Barcelona saga isn’t that bad for the Spanish club.
Barcelona are close to selling Torres to Paris Saint-Germain in a deal that could save them as much as €18 million in payments to Manchester City.
The Athletic reports that Barcelona and PSG have agreed a fee of around €50 million with no add-ons, setting up a reunion between Torres and former Spain boss Luis Enrique.
Torres has just enjoyed a huge summer after scoring Spain’s extra-time winner against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final. He also played an important role in Barcelona’s title-winning campaign last season, scoring 21 goals in 49 appearances.
Barcelona’s Ferran Torres deal helps them avoid Manchester City payments
Barcelona signed Torres from Manchester City in January 2022 for €55 million plus €10 million in potential variables.
Part of that agreement included further payments based on what happened with the forward after his move to Camp Nou.
Had Barcelona extended Torres’ contract, they would have been required to pay Manchester City another €8 million. With his current deal expiring next year, that obligation will now disappear.
There is another important detail in the agreement.
Manchester City were also due a €10 million sell-on payment if Barcelona sold Torres for €55 million or more.
Barcelona’s agreement with PSG is reportedly worth €50 million, meaning the Catalan club can avoid triggering that clause while keeping the full transfer fee.
That makes the structure of the deal particularly useful for Barcelona as they continue to manage their finances.
For Torres, meanwhile, the move would bring an end to his Barcelona spell after four-and-a-half seasons.
The 26-year-old has made 207 appearances for the club, scoring 63 goals and providing 23 assists.
His departure comes despite the forward finishing last season with an important role in Barcelona’s success and then becoming a World Cup winner with Spain.
Now, Torres is set to reunite with Luis Enrique at PSG, while Barcelona can move forward with a €50 million transfer and avoid the additional payments that could have gone to Manchester City.
However, the Spanish forward will have tough competition to break into PSG’s fully stacked attack.
It is a neat piece of business for the Catalan club, particularly given the financial commitments attached to Torres’ original move from the Etihad.
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