Barcelona, Spain – In a surprising turn of events, FC Barcelona decided not to stand in the way of Ferran Torres’s transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, despite having the option to retain him until 2027. After a successful World Cup, Torres’s value had increased, but his desire to join PSG made the Catalan club rethink their stance.

No progress on contract extension

According to sources close to the situation, Barcelona did not show any positive signs toward a contract extension for Torres. Throughout 2026, there was little progress in negotiations, even as his contract expiration date loomed closer. Meanwhile, PSG had already reached out to his representatives, and coach Luis Enrique confirmed Torres’s interest in the Parisian project.

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  • Barcelona decided to negotiate once Torres expressed his desire to leave.

  • Keeping him until 2027 would have diminished his market value.

World Cup impact on Torres’s value

Barcelona capitalized on Torres’s impressive performance with the Spanish national team. His goal in the final against Argentina further boosted his market value, allowing Barcelona to negotiate favorable terms. PSG is expected to pay just under 50 million euros for the transfer. Barcelona strategically used his successful summer to secure the best possible conditions before allowing him to join PSG.