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PSG sign World Cup hero Ferran Torres from Barcelona for 50 million euros
Paris Saint-Germain has signed Spain forward Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a five-year contract for a reported 50 million euros. The 26-year-old, who scored the winning goal in the 2022 World Cup…
The Story in Brief
Paris Saint-Germain has signed Spain forward Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a five-year contract for a reported 50 million euros. The 26-year-old, who scored the winning goal in the 2022 World Cup final, will wear the No. 9 jersey at the French club. Torres scored 65 goals in 207 appearances for Barcelona, including a career-high 21 last season. His contract was set to expire next year.
The move reunites Torres with former Spain coach Luis Enrique, who took charge at PSG in 2023 and has won three consecutive French league titles and back-to-back Champions League crowns. PSG's attack includes Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and new signing Maghnes Akliouche. Torres previously played alongside Dembele at Barcelona. The club won the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday against Aston Villa.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that PSG merely buys prestige ignores Luis Enrique's project: back-to-back Champions League titles prove the pieces fit. Torres' 65 goals in 207 Barca games is solid, not spectacular, which tempers the "star-struck attack" hype. The real test is whether the roaming forward can thrive in a frontline with Dembele, Kvaratskhelia and Doue already gelling. If he outshines Barcola by December, the price tag looks shrewd.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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