Posted December 28, 2021 at 10:30 p.m. by BC
While Ferran Torres has just signed a five-year contract with FC Barcelona, the Spaniard’s agents are said to have approached Real Madrid first, but they have not followed through.
Despite the difficult economic situation of FC Barcelona , Joan Laporta completed a big operation by enlisting the services of Ferran Torres. Former Manchester City forwardofficially signed up to the club on Tuesday, until June 2027, in an estimated transfer of € 55m + € 10m in bonuses. The Spain international was keen on a change of mind due to his time with the Skyblues, having made just 7 appearances since the start of the season. A situation which had prompted the player's entourage to scramble to find him a new club this winter.
Real Madrid would have failed Ferran Torres
Back at Barça a few weeks ago, Xavi had < strong> Ferran Torres one of his priorities. The operation will therefore delight the Blaugrana coach, but the career of the 21-year-old could have taken a radically different turn. According to OK Diario, Ferran Torres agents approached Real Madrid last November, when the Spain international wanted to leave Manchester City , but the Merengue leaders would not have followed up on this proposal. Although Real Madrid are aware of the potential of Ferran Torres , the club are said to feel they do not need reinforcements in attack, especially as Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland appear as priorities for next season. FC Barcelona was therefore able to take advantage of this decision by Real Madrid to complete this reinforcement expected by Xavi .