PSG Signs Spain's Ferran Torres on 5-Year Contract

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the Champions League holders, have signed Spanish forward Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a five-year contract. While PSG did not disclose the transfer fee, French sports newspaper *L’Equipe* reports it to be around 50 million euros ($58 million). Torres, 26, will wear the No. 9 shirt for his new team.

Torres gained international recognition after scoring the winning goal for Spain in extra time of the World Cup final against Argentina. He described the goal as being “scored by 47 million people,” referencing Spain’s population.

This move is Torres’ second major transfer, following his 2022 transfer to Barcelona from Manchester City for a reported 55 million euros. Before joining City, he played for Valencia. At Barcelona, Torres scored 65 goals in 207 appearances, including 21 goals last season. However, his contract was set to expire next year.

Torres will reunite with PSG coach Luis Enrique, who gave him his Spain debut in 2020. Under Enrique, PSG has won two consecutive Champions League titles and three French league titles. The team already boasts several attacking stars, including Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. PSG started the season strongly by beating Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup and will next face Lens in the Trophée des Champions on Sunday.