Paris Saint-Germain secured a major signing by acquiring 26-year-old Ferran Torres from Barcelona on August 15, 2026, with a contract extending until 2031 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. The reported transfer fee was approximately €50 million, though some sources suggested it could be closer to €55 million [7, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8].
Torres played a pivotal role for Spain in the 2026 World Cup last month, scoring the winning goal in extra time against Argentina in the final [7, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 6]. He made his international debut under coach Luis Enrique in 2020 and has scored 25 goals in 65 appearances for his country [7, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6].
At club level, Torres joined Barcelona in either 2021-22 or 2022 after a brief spell at Manchester City, where he won the Premier League and League Cup under Pep Guardiola [7, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 6]. He scored 65 goals in 207 appearances over more than four years at Barcelona, helping win three La Liga titles, the Copa del Rey, and two Spanish Super Cups [5, 6]. Last season, he scored 21 goals and provided three assists in 49 appearances across all competitions [7, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8].
Torres will wear the No. 9 shirt at PSG, joining a forward line that includes Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Bradley Barcola, and Desire Doue [4, 6]. PSG head coach Luis Enrique, who previously coached Torres with Spain, highlighted Torres' mentality and the club’s effort to strengthen the squad: "To keep winning, we have to make tough decisions. New players bring a different energy to the team. It’s very important to make changes" [4]. Torres said he was delighted to start "a new adventure" at PSG and is excited to work under Enrique again [1, 4].
PSG recently won the UEFA Super Cup on August 13, 2026, beating Aston Villa 2-1, marking a strong start to the season [7]. The club may also sell winger Bradley Barcola to Liverpool this summer, potentially reshaping the squad further [7, 5].
