Over the weekend, Barcelona accomplished a deal to promote veteran defender Inigo Martinez to Saudi Professional League aspect Al-Nassr. And on the again of this, it has emerged that one other member of Hansi Flick’s squad might be a part of him there.
In latest weeks, it has been reported that Saudi Arabia are enthusiastic about bringing Ferran Torres to the Center East. The 25-year-old, who scored 19 targets for Barcelona throughout all competitions final season, can be provided a three-year deal price €60m (€20m per season), which might blow his present wage out of the water.
Nonetheless, Fabrizio Romano has now reacted to the hypothesis, and he has confirmed that neither Ferran nor Al-Nassr are enthusiastic about a potential deal.
“Al Nassr are usually not engaged on Ferran Torres deal. Zero talks, no curiosity on either side, Al Nassr are assured to get Kingsley Coman deal accomplished in 24/48h as winger addition… and Ferran’s solely centered on Barça.”
Retaining the providers of Ferran is important for Barcelona
This information is superb for Barcelona, because it can’t be overstated how necessary a participant Ferran is for them. The overwhelming majority of his 45 appearances final season got here as an alternative, and to have a squad participant that may publish 26 G/A (19 targets, seven assists) is extremely invaluable for any group that desires to problem on all fronts.
With the addition of Marcus Rashford, Barcelona may have three very robust striker choices for the 2025-26 marketing campaign – and all three will probably be wanted there throughout the season if Robert Lewandowski continues to undergo with bodily issues. Ferran is seen because the rapid backup to the Polish striker, so he will probably be essential for Flick.
Barcelona could effectively half methods with yet one more first group participant earlier than the summer time switch window closes in a number of weeks’ time, however it’s virtually sure that it’ll not be Ferran that departs.