World Cup winner Ferran Torres joins Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona

What the report says

Paris Saint-Germain has signed Spain forward Ferran Torres from Barcelona, according to Al Jazeera’s report on August 15, 2026, citing AFP and Reuters. The 26-year-old joined the Ligue 1 club on a five-year contract, with the transfer fee reported at 50 million euros ($58 million). PSG said Torres would remain at the club until 2031.

Torres arrives in Paris after a season in which he scored the decisive goal in the World Cup final, helping Spain beat Argentina. The article says he is a former Valencia and Manchester City player who had been at Barcelona since the 2021/22 transfer window. During his time with the Catalan club, he won three La Liga titles and scored 65 goals in 207 matches, including in Barcelona’s 2025 Copa del Rey final win over Real Madrid.

In a statement, Torres said he was pleased to begin a new challenge at what he described as an ambitious club. PSG also highlighted his past connection with coach Luis Enrique, who gave him his Spain debut in 2020. Barcelona thanked the player for his service and wished him well.

The move may also affect the wider transfer market, with the report noting that PSG winger Bradley Barcola has been linked with a possible move to Liverpool, although talks between the clubs had reportedly been complicated by PSG’s valuation.