The future of Ferran Torres remains a hot topic at Barcelona, with the forward being heavily linked with a move away from Camp Nou this summer.
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Subscribe Sekarang →Torres" contract at Camp Nou expires at the end of next season, and the club's decision not to renew it sooner has come back to bite them.
Despite not being a regular starter, Ferran enjoyed a solid World Cup campaign, including scoring the winner in the final against Argentina.
Now, Paris Saint-Germain are keen on signing the forward on a cut-price deal, prompting intense speculation over his next career move.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Catalans have taken a firm stand on the player's future by expressing their desire for him to stay and play a key role under Hansi Flick.
It must be remembered that Barcelona parted ways with Robert Lewandowski at the end of last season, leaving them devoid of a natural striker other than Ferran.
Based on reports, with a Julian Alvarez deal still far off, the Spaniard is the only real number nine they have at their disposal heading into the new season.
As a result, the club are eager on extending Ferran's contract, though the player himself holds the ultimate power given his expiring deal.
Reports suggest he is closer to staying at the club, but the opportunity at Paris Saint-Germain is certainly intriguing due to his strong relationship with Luis Enrique.
Ultimately, the Catalans must put forward a strong argument and lucrative renewal terms if they are to convince the striker to reject Paris Saint-Germain.