Ferran Torres joins PSG from Barcelona on contract through 2031

Paris Saint-Germain have signed Spain international Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a contract through 2031, the French champions and the Spanish club announced Saturday.

The 26-year-old forward joins PSG for a reported 50 million euros ($58 million) fee, although neither club disclosed the financial details. Torres will wear the No. 9 shirt in Paris.

The move gives Torres a new challenge at one of Europe’s dominant clubs and reunites him with Luis Enrique, his former Spain coach.

Enrique is now in charge of PSG, who have won the Champions League in each of the past two seasons and are seeking to extend their dominance at home and abroad.

“I’m delighted to be beginning a new adventure at such an ambitious club as Paris Saint-Germain,” Torres said in a club statement.

“I’d like to thank President Nasser Al-Khelaifi, Luis Campos and coach Luis Enrique for giving me the opportunity to join the team, which I hope to help win as many trophies as possible.”

From World Cup hero to PSG newcomer

Torres arrives in Paris at the peak of his career after becoming Spain’s World Cup hero last month.

He scored the decisive goal in extra time of the final against Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, giving Spain a 1-0 victory and its second World Cup title.

Torres came off the bench and struck in the 106th minute, finishing a move that began with Pedro Porro’s cross and a headed knockdown from fellow substitute Nico Williams. His left-footed volley beat Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez and settled a tense final.

The goal capped a remarkable summer for Torres, who also helped Spain win the 2024 European Championship.

He now moves to Paris with 25 goals in 65 appearances for Spain and the experience of working under Enrique, who coached the national team before taking charge of PSG.

A productive final season at Barcelona

Torres leaves Barcelona after one of his most productive seasons since joining the club.

He scored 21 goals and recorded three assists in 49 appearances in all competitions during the 2025-26 campaign, helping Barcelona retain the La Liga title under coach Hansi Flick. His 16 league goals also put him among the division’s leading scorers.

Torres spent more than four seasons at Barcelona after joining from Manchester City in January 2022. He made 207 appearances for the Catalan club, scoring 65 goals and helping them win three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey and three Spanish Super Cups.

Barcelona initially paid Manchester City 55 million euros for Torres, with the transfer potentially rising to around 65 million euros with add-ons.

His departure also comes with his Barcelona contract due to expire in June 2027, allowing the club to recoup a substantial portion of its original investment rather than risk losing him later in his contract.

PSG's Ferran Torres (R) kicks the ball as he takes part in a training session at Paris Saint-Germain's campus in Poissy, Paris, France, Aug. 15, 2026. (AFP Photo) — PSG’s Ferran Torres (R) kicks the ball as he takes part in a training session at Paris Saint-Germain’s campus in Poissy, Paris, France, Aug. 15, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Reunion with Luis Enrique

The transfer gives Torres another opportunity to work with Enrique, who knows his qualities from their time together with Spain.

Torres offers versatility across the attack, having played as a centre-forward, second striker and on either wing. His pace, movement, work rate and finishing give Enrique another option as PSG reshape their forward line.

The French club have been active in strengthening their attack this summer, with departures and possible exits creating additional room for reinforcements.

Torres joins a PSG squad that has established itself as one of the most powerful teams in Europe. The club recently added the UEFA Super Cup to its trophy haul with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa and is preparing for another season of domestic and Champions League competition.

A career that began in Valencia

Torres was born in Foios, near Valencia, and developed through Valencia’s academy before making his senior debut for the club.

He moved to Manchester City in 2020, where he won the Premier League and English League Cup, before Barcelona brought him back to Spain in January 2022.

At PSG, Torres will compete for a central role while retaining the flexibility to operate elsewhere across the front line. His arrival also gives Enrique a player he knows well and trusts at the highest international level.

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