On the evening of December 22, Beijing time, according to the famous media TA and a number of Western media revealed that Ferran Torres is close to joining Barca, the transfer fee is 55 million euros plus 10 million floating, with a total value of 65 million euros. The 21-year-old Spain international is likely to be Barca's first signing.
Barca in the post-Messi era can only be described as dismal, losing 3-0 to Bayern in the final round of the Champions League group stage, the record of qualifying for 21 consecutive years is ancient, and Xavi's team can only participate in the play-offs of the Europa League knockouts. Back in La Liga, Barca also struggled to improve, after the 1-1 draw with Sevilla in the fourth round of the make-up, they trailed the top Real Madrid by 15 points, setting the worst record in nearly 18 years.
What is more heartwarming is that Barca has become a big gift in the eyes of other strong teams, the Champions League two legs against Bayern, was kicked two 0-3, La Liga encountered Real Madrid, Atletico and Sevilla, it is difficult to win 1 draw, 2 losses and one win, even Betis and Vallecano can lose.
As the saying goes, it is difficult for a woman to cook without rice, and even if Xavi is talented, it is difficult for him to change the embarrassment of Barca's powerlessness. Not to mention that Dembele may leave the team without renewing his contract, and Barca will have to bring in reinforcements, otherwise the Red and Blue will become a second-rate team completely.
In fact, Barca have been bringing in Ferran Torres for some time, and on the one hand Xavi admires the new Spanish international, who can play both the left and right flanks and, if necessary, even play as a centre-forward.
His arrival can temporarily alleviate the problem of Barca's lack of ability to create opportunities and limited ability to break through.
Of course, Ferran Torres's willingness is also the key to this transfer. Catalan media, including the World Sports Department, have revealed that Ferran Torres wants to return to La Liga instead of rotating at Manchester City.
Guardiola's attitude is very clear, as long as the player wants to go, then he will not force him to stay, the only thing that needs to be solved is the transfer fee problem.
Ta pointed out that Manchester City's psychological price is 70 million euros, Barca is not willing to accept, and finally the amount finalized by the two sides is 55 million euros, plus 10 million euros floating, the total value is also 65 million euros.
In the past few years, Barça has been profligate, and more than 100 million yuan of reinforcements have become commonplace. But now that Barca is in huge financial difficulties, $65 million is already sky-high, and Xavi is about to get what he wants and get the new reinforcements he wants.
Of course, the introduction of Ferran-Torres was only the beginning of Barça's revival plan, and they also regarded Haaland as the real destiny. However, Haaland's salary is high, and the premise is that Barca must qualify for the Champions League, otherwise everything is off the table.
Therefore, the task in front of Harvey is very simple, that is, to do his best to qualify for the Champions League, so that he can maintain his attractiveness in the transfer market, and only then will the superstar be willing to join. Fortunately, Barca are currently only two points behind Fourth-placed Vallecano, with 20 rounds to play in the season, and it is not difficult to turn over.