Ferran Torres has joined European champions Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona on a contract running to 2031, four weeks after scoring the goal that made Spain world champions for the second time. The reported fee is around 50 million euros, roughly £42.7 million, for a 26-year-old who arrives in Paris off the best club season of his career and the biggest goal in Spanish football since 2010.
The Deal in Full
Torres has signed a five-year contract at the Parc des Princes, taking him through to June 2031. The base fee is reported at 50 million euros, with add-ons said to push the total package closer to 55 million, and Barcelona are reported to have held out for a stronger guaranteed element before agreeing terms.
- FeeReported 50m euros (£42.7m), rising with add-ons
- ContractFive years, to June 2031
- Age26
- PositionForward, comfortable centrally or from the left
- FromBarcelona, where his deal ran to June 2027
- Last season21 goals and three assists in 49 appearances
- Spain25 goals in 65 caps, including the 2026 World Cup winner
The sale is a clean piece of business for both sides. Barcelona paid Manchester City around 55 million euros for Torres in January 2022 and recoup close to the full amount four and a half years later, while PSG add a proven scorer who has just won the World Cup.
The Goal That Changed Everything
Torres came off the bench in the 62nd minute of the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on 19 July 2026 with the game goalless and Argentina defending for their lives. Forty-four minutes later, 39 seconds into the second period of extra time, he pounced on a loose ball inside the area and lashed a left-footed finish in off the underside of the crossbar from around eight yards.
It was Spain's only goal of the final and Torres's first of the tournament, and it ended a match in which Emiliano Martinez had made 11 saves, the most ever recorded by a goalkeeper in a men's World Cup final. Spain won 1-0 after extra time for their second world title, 16 years after their first.
One goal does not make a transfer, but it does change a price. Torres went into the tournament as a valued squad forward with a year left on his contract, and came out of it as the man who won a World Cup final.
A Career-Best Season at Barcelona
The stock had already risen before New Jersey. Torres finished 2025-26 with 21 goals and three assists in 49 appearances in all competitions, a return that helped Barcelona win the La Liga title and comfortably his most productive campaign since arriving in Catalonia.
| Period | Club | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| To 2020 | Valencia | Academy graduate and first-team breakthrough in La Liga |
| 2020-2022 | Manchester City | Two years in the Premier League before a January 2022 move |
| 2022-2026 | Barcelona | Four and a half seasons, culminating in a 21-goal campaign and the La Liga title |
| 2026- | Paris Saint-Germain | Reported 50m euro move, contract to 2031 |
His international record has been consistently strong throughout. Torres has 25 goals in 65 appearances for Spain, a ratio that stands comparison with any forward of his generation, and he has now added a World Cup winner's medal to the Euro 2024 title.
Why Barcelona Agreed to Sell
Contract length settled this. Torres had a single year remaining on a deal expiring in June 2027, and Barcelona's well-documented financial position left them with limited appetite for a stand-off that could have ended in a free transfer. Every month without a sale weakened their hand.
Recovering close to the original outlay for a player entering his final contract year is a good outcome in those circumstances, even though it leaves Hansi Flick's squad shorter in attack than the sporting department would have liked. The money can now be redirected, and it eases the pressure on La Liga's financial controls at the same time.
Reunited With Luis Enrique
The pull at the other end was the coach. Luis Enrique, a Barcelona player and later their treble-winning manager, handed Torres his Spain debut and has now brought him to Paris. That familiarity matters for a forward who is at his best when the movement around him is choreographed rather than improvised.
PSG have won the Champions League in each of the past two seasons, beating Inter Milan 5-0 in Munich in 2025 and Arsenal on penalties in Budapest in 2026 after a 1-1 draw. They added the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, beating Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg through goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue, retaining the trophy they won a year earlier.
PSG's Summer So Far
Torres is the second high-profile forward through the door this summer, following Maghnes Akliouche's arrival from Monaco for a comparable fee. The pair give Luis Enrique two very different profiles: Akliouche a creator who arrives between the lines, Torres a finisher who attacks the box.
| Player | From | Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Maghnes Akliouche | Monaco | Attacking midfielder and wide forward |
| Ferran Torres | Barcelona | Forward, reported 50m euros, contract to 2031 |
What Happens to Bradley Barcola
The signing sharpens the question over Bradley Barcola, who is wanted by Liverpool and could still leave before the window shuts. Torres arriving on a five-year deal narrows the France forward's route to regular minutes, and any sale would go some way towards funding the Spaniard's fee.
Premier League interest in Barcola is one of several late stories still live, and every confirmed English top-flight deal is tracked on our Premier League summer 2026 transfers page, updated to deadline day on 1 September. Elsewhere in the window, the Crystal Palace signing of Anan Khalaili was another deal driven by a strong European campaign, while the wider Spanish picture sits in our La Liga section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to the key questions about Ferran Torres's move to Paris Saint-Germain.
How much did PSG pay for Ferran Torres?
The fee is reported at around 50 million euros, roughly £42.7 million, with add-ons said to take the total package closer to 55 million euros. That is close to what Barcelona paid Manchester City for him in January 2022.
How long is Ferran Torres's PSG contract?
He has signed a five-year deal running until 2031. His Barcelona contract had been due to expire in June 2027.
Did Ferran Torres score the winning goal in the 2026 World Cup final?
Yes. He came on in the 62nd minute and scored in the 106th, shortly after the start of the second period of extra time, as Spain beat Argentina 1-0 at MetLife Stadium on 19 July 2026 to win their second World Cup.
How many goals did Ferran Torres score last season?
He scored 21 goals and provided three assists in 49 appearances in all competitions, helping Barcelona win the La Liga title.
Why did Barcelona sell Ferran Torres?
He had one year left on his contract and had made clear he wanted the move. With a free transfer the alternative in 12 months, selling now allowed Barcelona to recover close to the fee they originally paid and ease their financial position.
How many caps does Ferran Torres have for Spain?
He has scored 25 goals in 65 appearances for Spain. He made his international debut under Luis Enrique, who is now his club manager at PSG.
Will Bradley Barcola leave PSG?
Nothing has been confirmed. Barcola has been linked with Liverpool and remains a possible departure before the window closes, with Torres's arrival adding further competition in the forward line.