Barcelona not contemplating PSG target’s sale; renewal planned for September due to FFP issues

Barcelona not contemplating PSG target’s sale; renewal planned for September due to FFP issues According to journalist Alfredo Martinez , FC Barcelona are not contemplating a summer exit for Spanish forward Ferran Torres, contrary to transfer speculation linking the 26-year-old with a high-profile move away from Catalonia. The attacker has been heavily linked with a move to PSG in recent days , but those at the club are not considering the player’s departure as things stand. No formal bids on the table Despite rampant media speculation regarding talks taking place between PSG and Ferran , Barcelona’s hierarchy has not received any official offers or formal expressions of interest from any club. Reports had suggested that the European champions’ manager Luis Enrique was personally driving a move, having previously worked with the attacker in the Spanish national team setup. PSG are interested in Ferran Torres. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) The fact that Ferran’s contract at Barça stands to expire in 2027 and no meaningful progress has been made on the renewal front only served to add fuel to the fire. However, as per the journalist, the Spaniard remains central to manager Hansi Flick’s plans for the upcoming campaign and the club are not considering his exit. Renewal in September Rather than sanctioning a sale, Barça’s defined strategy is to lock the forward down with a long-term contract extension. According to the report, the Blaugrana intend to formally table a renewal offer in September. The decision to delay negotiations until late summer is entirely strategic, dictated by current La Liga Financial Fair Play limitations. Waiting until the primary registration period closes allows the board to navigate their strict salary cap restrictions safely. Renewal in September. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) The Manchester City payment factor not a concern A primary talking point surrounding Torres’ future has been a specific bonus clause embedded within his original 2022 transfer from Manchester City. The contract stipulations dictate that Barcelona must pay an additional €7-8 million fee to the Premier League giants if they successfully extend the attacker’s contract. While it was suggested that this clause created some reluctance within the club to offer Ferran a new deal, Barcelona do not view the payment as an impediment. The board has already structured a financial layout where the extra €8 million will be amortised smoothly over a four-year period. By spreading out the accounting impact, Barcelona can confidently secure the Spain international’s future without undermining their ongoing financial recovery.