A deal is imminentBarcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are edging towards a final agreement over Ferran Torres, with talks between the two parties surging forward in the last few hours. An official announcement is expected soon.
According to the Spanish newspaper “Marca”, Barcelona rejected PSG’s opening offer on Monday, a package worth 50 million euros in fixed fees and variables.
Both clubs kept talking and closed the gap considerably. The difference was never large, with the Catalans keen to bank 50 million euros as a fixed sum plus a further amount tied to agreed criteria.
Talks have raced along so quickly that some of those involved already consider the deal done, even without an official announcement.
Ferran Torres is now on the brink of joining Paris Saint-Germain, with all parties treating the official confirmation as a matter of hours.
UEFA Super CupParis Saint-GermainPSG13 Aug 202603:00Aston VillaAVLClub FriendliesBaselBAS16 Aug 202622:30BarcelonaBARUnofficially, it is already a reality. Negotiations moved on so far today that some of those concerned regard the operation as settled.
Legally, though, nothing is signed. A handful of details still need sorting, and while none should prove decisive, the parties must tie them off.
Torres, who has one more season left on his Barcelona contract, has agreed personal terms with Luis Enrique’s side. All that remains is the final sign-off between the two clubs, expected shortly.
Sporting directors Luis Campos and Deco have spent several days thrashing out the value of the deal.
Ferran Torres told Barcelona last week he wanted to accept Paris Saint-Germain’s offer. The Catalans accepted his stance but held firm on their price: 50 million euros as a fixed sum, plus a further amount in variables.
