PSG sign Spain's World Cup hero Torres from Barcelona
Paris St Germain have signed Spain’s World Cup final match-winner Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a contract until 2031, the two clubs announced on Saturday.
Financial details of the deal were not disclosed, although reports suggest PSG paid in the region of €50 million ($57.83 million) for the 26-year-old.
“I am happy, of course. I think we are improving our team,” PSG head coach Luis Enrique told a press conference on Saturday.
“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,” he said.
Portugal forward Goncalo Ramos left PSG for AC Milan during the close season after scoring 12 goals in 45 appearances.
“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,” Luis Enrique added.
Torres arrives in Paris as one of Spain’s World Cup heroes, having scored the extra-time winner against Argentina in the final.
“I’m delighted to be beginning a new adventure at such an ambitious club as Paris St Germain,” Torres said in a statement.
“I’d like to thank President Nasser Al-Khelaifi, 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.”
The forward scored 21 goals and registered three assists in 49 appearances across all competitions for Barcelona last season, helping the club retain their LaLiga title.
Torres joined Barcelona in 2022 following a brief spell with Premier League side Manchester City.
He has scored 25 goals in 65 appearances for Spain and will now reunite with Luis Enrique, having previously played under him during his time in charge of the national team.
