Posted December 23, 2021 at 9:00 am by AD
In search of a new striker for this winter, Xavi would have completed the arrival of Ferran Torres. The Manchester City striker is expected to sign at Barça for a sum close to € 55m, plus a € 10m bonus. While a five-season contract would await Ferran Torres at Barcelona, the official announcement would be imminent.
Back in Barcelona to save the Catalan ship, Xavi would count on hitting hard during the winter transfer window to succeed in his mission. Eager to strengthen his attack, the Spanish coach would have identified the profile of Ferran Torres. Moreover, Xavi would have made very good progress on this file, since the resident of Manchester City would already be very close to signing at Barça.
Ferran Torres is only a step away from Barça
According to information from Fabrizio Romano, disclosed on his Twitter account this Thursday morning, Barça would prepare documents and contracts to announce the signing of Ferran Torres. While the statement official would be ready, Joan Laporta would now work on the protocols for the player's trip from Manchester to Barcelona. According to the Sky Sport journalist and the Guardian, a five-season contract would await Ferran Torres at Barça. Knowing that he only had eyes for striker Pep Guardiola , Xavi would have been the key to this file. To bend Manchester City, the coach of FC Barcelona would have decided to spend around 55M €, plus 10M € in bonus.