Barcelona to sell Ferran Torres cheaply due to contract clause

Barcelona are prepared to sell Ferran Torres for as little as €35m this summer, despite his contract having a year remaining. The Spanish forward, who has scored 91 goals in 359 club appearances, could leave due to a clause that would force Barcelona to pay Manchester City €8m if his deal is extended.

Barcelona’s decision to offload Torres stems from a financial clause in his contract. If the 26-year-old extends his stay at Camp Nou, the club would owe Manchester City an additional €8m, bringing the total transfer fee to €73m. This financial burden has prompted Barcelona to consider selling Torres at a reduced price.

Tottenham and Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Torres, who has also been a key player for Spain at the World Cup. Barcelona president Joan Laporta downplayed exit rumors, praising Torres’ performances, but the financial implications make a sale likely. Torres’ decision may hinge on Spain’s World Cup campaign, which continues with a semi-final against France on Tuesday.

Despite Laporta’s comments, Barcelona appear set to move Torres on this summer. The player himself has yet to address the speculation, and any decision will likely come after the World Cup. Meanwhile, Barcelona continue to explore other transfer targets, including Manchester United-linked prospects and rising stars from the World Cup.