Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have reached an agreement in principle to sign Barcelona forward Ferran Torres for almost pound 50 million ($57 million), according to Spanish media reports.
The 26-year-old Spain international is set to join the French champions on a five-year contract after the two European giants reached a deal on Thursday.
The remaining paperwork and Torres’ medical are expected to complete the transfer.
Barcelona reject first PSG offer
PSG’s latest agreement comes days after Barcelona rejected an initial pound 40 million offer for Torres.
The Spanish champions were reluctant to lose the forward with only one year remaining on his contract, but the improved offer has reportedly persuaded the club to sanction his departure.
Torres joined Barcelona from Manchester City in 2021 for more than pound 55 million.
Since Hansi Flick took charge in 2024, he has largely operated as a centre-forward and provided competition for veteran Poland striker Robert Lewandowski.
World Cup hero leaves Barcelona
Torres leaves Barcelona after scoring 40 goals in 94 appearances across all competitions over the past two seasons.
The former Valencia academy player also played a key role for Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring the winning goal in extra time of the final against Argentina to help La Roja claim their second world title.
His move to PSG will reunite him with former Spain coach Luis Enrique, who currently manages the French club.
PSG strengthen attack
For Barcelona, Torres’ departure creates another gap in an attack already undergoing significant changes.
The club are facing the departure of Lewandowski and Marcus Rashford and will now need to strengthen their attacking options further.
Barcelona have already moved to reinforce their forward line by signing England international Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United and Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund.
Torres’ departure also provides Barcelona with a significant transfer fee as the club continue to manage their finances while rebuilding Flick’s squad.