PSG sign Spain's World Cup hero Torres from Barcelona
PARIS: Paris St Germain have signed Spain’s World Cup final match-winning forward Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a contract until 2031, the two clubs announced on Saturday. Financial details were not disclosed, but media reports said PSG paid €50 million ($57.83 million) for the 26-year-old. “I am happy, of course, I think we are improving our team,” PSG head coach Luis Enrique told a press…
Paris St Germain (PSG) have signed Spain's World Cup hero Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a contract until 2031, the two clubs announced on Saturday. PSG will pay €50 million for the 26-year-old player. Torres scored the extra-time winning goal in the 2018 World Cup final against Argentina and made 21 goals and three assists in 49 appearances for Barcelona in their last campaign.
He joins PSG having previously been at Premier League side Manchester City and will be reunited with coach Luis Enrique, with whom he previously played together at the national team level. Barcelona retained their LaLiga title last season, and PSG head coach Luis Enrique expressed his ambition to continue improving the team. Torres said he is delighted to join such an ambitious club and thanked PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi, football advisor Luis Campos for the opportunity to join the team.
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