{"id":80419,"date":"2026-09-04T04:26:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T04:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/80419\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T04:26:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T04:26:09","slug":"ferran-torres-describes-barcelona-exit-to-join-psg-as-step-forward-in-his-career-ahead-of-ucl-reunion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/80419\/","title":{"rendered":"Ferran Torres describes Barcelona exit to join PSG as ‘step forward’ in his career ahead of UCL reunion"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ferran Torres<\/a> transitioned from 2026 World Cup hero to marquee summer signing after finalizing a \u20ac50 million ($58 million USD) transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. Set to face FC Barcelona<\/a> in the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League, the Spanish forward described joining the reigning European champions as a \u201cstep forward\u201d in his career.<\/p>\n

With Robert Lewandowski departing for the Chicago Fire as a free agent, Ferran Torres was initially positioned to serve as Barcelona\u2019s primary focal point for the 2026-27 season, but with his contract expiring in 2027, a resolution regarding his long-term future became necessary. In an interview, Torres noted that \u201cBarca have to show that they want me\u201d to initiate contract extension talks<\/a>, ultimately choosing a departure.<\/p>\n

During a Media Day organized by PSG<\/a>, Ferran Torres addressed reporters to share details on how his transfer unfolded: \u201cThe contacts with PSG began even before the World Cup. They called us and we talked. Then I had already made up my mind because I wanted to play for a club like PSG. It is a step forward in my career that I am super proud of because I am joining the European champion.\u201d<\/p>\n

Torres delivered an instant impact for PSG during his club debut against Stade Rennais after entering as a halftime substitute. Replacing Ousmane Dembele with PSG trailing 2-0, the Spaniard netted a second-half brace to secure a 2-2 draw, becoming just the third player in franchise history to score twice on his club debut alongside Patrick Mboma in 1994 and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in 2012.<\/p>\n

He also expanded on his deep relationship with manager Luis Enrique, who previously coached him with Spain. \u201cI have always said that Luis Enrique was like a father to me ever since I arrived at the Spanish National Team. He has always believed in me. He believed in me so that I would sign for PSG. He has always given me a lot of confidence, and I hope to repay it this season,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

\"Luis<\/p>\n

see also<\/p>\n

Luis Enrique doubles down on PSG\u2019s Ballon d\u2019Or case after back-to-back Champions League titles<\/p>\n

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Having featured across the frontline as a central attacker and wide winger at Barcelona and Manchester City, Torres offers tactical flexibility for Luis Enrique\u2019s system. Following the departures of Bradley Barcola and Goncalo Ramos, the Spaniard has integrated seamlessly into Paris Saint-Germain\u2019s dynamic attacking setup.<\/p>\n

Ferran Torres to meet Barcelona again in the Champions League<\/p>\n

As if scripted by fate, the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League<\/a> league phase draw paired Paris Saint-Germain against Barcelona. Having chosen a move to the French capital over remaining in Catalonia, Torres now prepares to face his former teammates just months after his exit.<\/p>\n

When asked about the upcoming fixture, the 26-year-old was straightforward regarding the emotion surrounding the matchup: \u201cThe match against Barcelona will be special. They were my teammates for four and a half years. It\u2019s going to be an exciting match for me and for the team. PSG-Barcelona matches are always special. We will try to win, but we\u2019ll see.\u201c<\/p>\n

The marquee clash between PSG and Barcelona at the Parc des Princes is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, with Torres aiming to help the club maintain its European dominance. \u201cPSG is right now the best team in Europe. They\u2019ve won the last two Champions Leagues. And that puts more pressure on our rivals. We have to improve. We\u2019ll try to win the Champions League for the third consecutive year,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ferran Torres transitioned from 2026 World Cup hero to marquee summer signing after finalizing a \u20ac50 million ($58…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":80420,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[92,187,934,1498],"class_list":["post-80419","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-barcelona","tag-barcelona","tag-champions-league","tag-ferran-torres","tag-psg"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80419","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=80419"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80419\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/80420"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=80419"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=80419"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=80419"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}