PSG sign World Cup winner Torres from Barcelona

Ferran Torres, the Spanish World Cup winner, has made a high-profile move to Paris St-Germain from Barcelona, signing a deal until 2031 for a reported fee of around 50m euros (£42.7m). The 26-year-old striker scored the decisive goal in the extra-time victory over Argentina, securing Spain's second men's World Cup title. Torres also played a crucial role in Barcelona's La Liga triumph, netting 21 goals in 49 matches across all competitions, along with three assists.

At Barcelona, Torres had been with the club since 2022, following two years at Manchester City. His stock had risen significantly after a stellar season with the Catalan giants, where he demonstrated his lethal finishing and goal-scoring ability. Paris St-Germain, managed by former Barcelona coach and player Luis Enrique, have been dominant forces in recent seasons, having clinched the Champions League title for the past two seasons.

Torres is the second high-profile forward to join PSG this summer, following the arrival of Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco. The Ligue 1 champions have added to their trophy haul, triumphing in the UEFA Super Cup against Aston Villa with a 2-1 victory. The club's recent success has been well-received, as evidenced by their win in the Uefa Super Cup.

Should Torres' departure from Barcelona prove costly, the club may face the prospect of losing Bradley Barcola, a forward who has been linked with a move to Liverpool for the upcoming summer transfer window.