Ferran Torres completes PSG move from Barcelona
By Joel Masibo, August 15, 2026Paris Saint-Germain have officially confirmed the signing of Ferran Torres from Barcelona, bringing one of Spain’s most prominent attacking talents into their squad on a long-term deal.
PSG announced on Saturday, August 15, 2026, that the 26-year-old forward has signed a contract running until 2031 and will wear the No. 9 shirt. The French champions described Torres as a Spanish World Cup-winning forward as they unveiled their latest attacking addition.
“Ferran Torres joins Paris Saint-Germain! Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce it has secured the services of Ferran Torres. The Spanish World Cup-winning forward has signed with the Club until 2031 and will wear the number 9 shirt.” The club said in a statement.
The move marks the end of Torres’ spell at Barcelona, where he arrived from Manchester City in January 2022. During his time in Catalonia, he developed into a versatile attacking option capable of playing centrally or from the wings.
Torres leaves Barcelona after a particularly productive 2025/26 campaign. At Barcelona, he scored 19 goals during the season, his best return since joining the club.
His La Liga numbers underline his growing importance. Torres scored 16 league goals in 33 appearances, including 23 starts, while also contributing two assists.
That improvement came after several seasons in which Torres had to compete for regular playing time and establish himself in a Barcelona attack packed with talented forwards. His ability to operate as a centre-forward became increasingly important, allowing him to provide an alternative to established No. 9 options.
His recent rise was not limited to club football.
World Cup campaign
Torres played a significant role in Spain’s successful 2026 World Cup campaign and became one of the defining figures of the tournament for his country. He scored the decisive goal in extra time of the final against Argentina, helping Spain secure the World Cup.
That moment further enhanced his reputation heading into the summer transfer window, with PSG emerging as the club prepared to bring him to France.
The transfer had been building for several days before the official announcement. Reports indicated that Barcelona and PSG had reached an agreement worth approximately €50 million, while Barcelona subsequently confirmed that an agreement had been reached for Torres’ departure.
Barcelona’s decision to sell came as Torres approached the final stage of his contract situation at the club. Reports from Spain indicated that the forward was exploring his future after becoming a key player for both Barcelona and the national team.
His departure represents the conclusion of a four-and-a-half-year Barcelona chapter in which he won several major domestic honours. Spanish reports put his final Barcelona record at 207 appearances and 65 goals, alongside seven trophies.
For PSG, the signing adds another proven Spanish international to an attack that has undergone significant changes. Torres’ versatility could be particularly valuable because he can play through the middle while also providing options from wider attacking positions.
The No. 9 shirt also signals the importance PSG attach to their new signing. After establishing himself as a more consistent goalscorer at Barcelona and delivering on the biggest international stage, Torres arrives in Paris at an important point in his career.
His move to PSG therefore represents more than a change of clubs. It is the next stage of a career that has taken him from Valencia to Manchester City, Barcelona and now the reigning European champions.
At 26, Torres enters his PSG spell with considerable experience already behind him, and following his strongest Barcelona scoring campaign and a World Cup-winning moment, expectations will be high as he begins a new chapter in Paris.