Ferran Torres has skipped Barcelona training for a second straight day as the Spanish forward edges toward a move to Paris Saint-Germain, with the two clubs in final negotiations over a deal worth €55 million in total package value, including add-ons. The 26-year-old has already agreed personal terms with PSG manager Luis Enrique, and Barcelona have granted him permission to step away from group sessions while the transfer concludes.
Flick’s squad taking shape as Torres departs
Barcelona’s pre-season preparations are accelerating following the return of World Cup players. Pau Cubarsi, Dani Olmo, and Lamine Yamal joined full group training on Thursday morning after completing two sessions of individualized work. Pedri, by contrast, continued recovery in the gym and did not participate in on-pitch drills.
The Catalans remain in the process of reshaping their squad to align with Hanki Flick’s vision. Marc Casado, Hector Fort, Jofre Torrents, Tommy Marques, Guille Fernandez, and Toni Fernandez continue training separately from the main group as the club works to resolve their futures. All six are either surplus to requirements or destined for loans and permanent departures during the window.
Academy depth keeps first-team rotation fluid
Barcelona’s use of academy talent to fill training sessions underlines the club’s strategy to manage squad size while maintaining competitive intensity. Aron Yaakobishvili, who is close to joining Almeria, features among the reserve-team contingent still working with the first team. Alvaro Cortes, Xavi Espart, Jordi Pesquer, Ebrima Tunkara, Orian Goren, Brian Farinas, and forward Hamza Abdelkarim round out the group completing the final stages of Barcelona’s pre-season planning.
Why Barcelona’s timing favors the Torres exit
The pace of Torres’s departure reflects Barcelona’s broader need to lighten the wage bill and reduce squad bloat before the transfer window closes. The €55 million structure—split between fixed fees and performance-based add-ons—provides immediate liquidity while protecting the club’s balance sheet. PSG’s willingness to move decisively, combined with Luis Enrique’s clear role for the winger in the French capital, removes any friction from Barcelona’s perspective. The permitting of Torres to train away from the group signals that both clubs view completion as imminent, not contingent on further negotiation.
