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Barcelona Declines PSG's €40 Million Bid for Ferran Torres, Star of Spain's World Cup Victory

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Aug 10, 2026, 22:18 IST

Spanish media indicates that Torres, who netted the decisive goal in the 2026 World Cup final, will join PSG under Luis Enrique.

Barcelona Declines PSG's €40 Million Bid for Ferran Torres, Star of Spain's World Cup Victory

Barcelona has turned down an initial bid from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) valued at approximately 40 million euros (around $46.2 million) for Ferran Torres, a source within the club confirmed on Monday. The negotiations between the two football giants are reportedly still in progress, as noted by the same source, aligning with information from the Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo.

Ongoing Negotiations Amid Interest

Ferran Torres, who recently played a pivotal role in Spain's triumph at the 2026 World Cup by scoring the decisive goal in the final against Argentina, is said to have expressed a willingness to join PSG, where he would reunite with his former national team coach, Luis Enrique. The 26-year-old forward is under contract with Barcelona until June 2027, yet he has remained non-committal about his future during a promotional tour in the United States. “I have a contract with Barcelona, but in football you never know. I’m just waiting to make the right decision,” Torres stated in recent interviews.

When probed about any specific aspirations regarding his next destination, Torres hinted at having a “dream” club in mind but refrained from disclosing details, simply stating, “I just want to be happy.” His current situation at Barcelona has seen him primarily utilized as a center-forward, providing support to star striker Robert Lewandowski since Hansi Flick took over as head coach in the summer of 2024.

Impressive Track Record

Since joining Barcelona from Manchester City in 2021 for a fee exceeding 55 million euros, Torres has made a significant impact on the pitch. He has netted 40 goals in 94 appearances across all competitions over the past two seasons, often proving to be a crucial asset as a substitute. Having developed his skills in Valencia’s youth academy, Torres has established himself as a key player for both club and country, contributing to Spain's second World Cup victory last month.