Barcelona turn down PSG's opening offer for Ferran Torres
Madrid, August 10
FC Barcelona have turned down Paris Saint-Germain's opening offer for Spanish midfielder Ferran Torres, with another round of negotiations expected, according to Goal.com, which cited Catalan newspaper Mundo Deportivo in their report.
PSG's offer arrived on Barcelona's desk last Monday, but the proposal falls significantly short of the valuation the Catalan side have placed on Torres.
Reportedly, PSG have submitted a Euro 40 million fixed-fee offer for Ferran Torres, but Barcelona have rejected the proposal, demanding a significantly higher figure before considering the departure of the Spanish international.
Torres has already agreed personal terms with PSG and is eager to complete the move as soon as possible -- a situation Barcelona are fully aware of.
However, according to Goal.com, Barca will not give their "final approval" until PSG's offer reaches their valuation of the Spanish international, who played a key role in Spain's 2026 World Cup triumph and remains highly valued across Europe.
Notably, Barcelona believe Torres is worth much more because of his performances for Spain, his international experience and his age. At 26, they feel the current offer is too low.
More talks are expected in the coming days as both clubs look for an agreement. PSG are keen to add experienced players to their squad ahead of the new season.
In the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina, Ferran Torres struck the winning goal in the 106th minute of extra time to hand Spain a 1-0 victory and their second world title.
Lionel Messi-led Argentina had spent much of the final under pressure as Spain dominated possession and created the better chances, but goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez kept Lionel Scaloni's side in the contest with a series of outstanding saves.
The match swung further in Spain's favour during second-half stoppage time when Enzo Fernandez was shown a second yellow card for a late challenge on Pau Cubarsi, forcing Argentina to play extra time with 10 men.
Spain thought they had taken the lead early in the additional period through Nico Williams, only for the goal to be disallowed for a foul in the build-up. Torres eventually broke the deadlock six minutes later, latching onto Williams' knockdown before firing into the roof of the net.
The victory secured Spain's first World Cup title since 2010 and extended Luis de la Fuente's side's unbeaten international run to a European-record 38 matches.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting how Torres wants to leave but Barca is holding firm. In India, we see this all the time - players wanting to switch IPL teams but franchises play hardball. Honestly, if he's already agreed personal terms, the writing is on the wall. Barca should negotiate smartly rather than lose him for free later.
As a football fan from Chennai, I think Barca is being too stubborn. €40 million for a player who wants to leave is actually a decent offer. Remember Coutinho? Barcelona overvalued him too and lost big. Sometimes you need to cut your losses. Cash in now and reinvest in younger talent.
🎉 Can we just appreciate how amazing it was to watch Spain win the World Cup? Torres proved himself on the biggest stage. As someone who stayed up all night to watch the final here in Mumbai, that 106th-minute goal was pure magic! Barca should value that match-winning mentality. 🇪🇸👏
People are missing the bigger picture here. PSG wants experience, Torres wants to leave, Barca wants money - it's all business. But honestly, with the financial mess Barca has been in, they should be more flexible. ₹350+ crore is not a small amount. Take the deal and move on!
The 2026 final was insane! Can't believe Martinez kept Argentina in it for so long. Torres deserves his value - he's proven he can perform under pressure. That's something you can't put a price tag on. Barca should hold out for at least €
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