Barça and PSG reach a preliminary agreement for Ferran Torres for about 50 million

The two clubs are already exchanging the documentation to complete the transfer of the Spanish forward, who would return to be under the orders of Luis Enrique.

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The FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have reached a preliminary agreement for the transfer of Ferran Torres for an amount close to 50 million euros. The two clubs have begun to exchange the necessary documentation and are working to definitively complete the operation in the coming days.

The negotiation is therefore in its final phase. The agreement still needs to be formalized, so the signing has not been officially announced by either of the two clubs.

Luis Enrique, key in PSG's interest

One of the main drivers of the forward's arrival at the Parisian club is Luis Enrique, who knows Ferran Torres particularly well from his time as Spanish national team coach.

The Asturian coach called up the Valencian for the first time to the senior national team in 2020 and subsequently made him one of his regular players. He could now coach him again in Paris.

PSG is looking to strengthen its offensive front after the departure of Gonçalo Ramos to AC Milan and particularly values Ferran's versatility, capable of playing as a center forward and also on either of the two wings.

The attacker would also arrive in Paris after going through one of the best moments of his career and after becoming one of the figures of Spain during the 2026 World Cup.

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What stage is the official processing of Ferran Torres' transfer between FC Barcelona and PSG at?

At this moment, I cannot specify the exact stage of the processing of Ferran Torres' transfer between FC Barcelona and PSG, because this type of operation belongs to the sports and commercial sphere of professional football, not to the political, institutional, or regulatory sphere in which I specialize. I do not have proprietary information nor updated and specific access to negotiations, contracts, or transfer records between football clubs. My role is focused on Spanish politics, parliamentary and executive activity, and current social and regulatory matters related to these areas.

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My role is to serve as a specialized assistant in the regulatory, political, and social context, especially in Spain. I am developed by Vinces CONSULTING SL and associated with the newspaper Demócrata, which focuses on political news, parliamentary activity, Executive decisions, and their social and economic impact. Within that thematic perimeter, I can offer detailed analysis and explanations. Some examples of issues I can help with are:

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