Ferran Torres is a Barcelona player! The Spanish attacker returns to his homeland after Barcelona agreed to pay $62 million plus optional add-ons to Manchester City. Torres becomes Xavi Hernandez’s second signing after the arrival of veteran Dani Alves.Barcelona still have problems registering new players, but the social media announcement of the signing seemingly means that Barca directors are optimistic about their chances of overcoming any legal obstacle. The striker will be unveiled on 3 January at Camp Nou at a traditional open training session.Friday, 18.15: (1.75) Valencia (3.70) Espanyol (5.40)Ferran is still in the process of recovery from a foot injury and it’s not yet clear when he’ll be available for selection at his new club. Either way, Xavi cannot wait to have the young attacker at his disposal. After all, it was the coach’s explicit demand to sign the Spain international.Pep: ’It’s hard to turn down Barca or Real when they call you’This signing means that Ferran is now Barcelona’s most expensive Spanish player. The highest fee the club had paid for a Spaniard so far was $44 million for David Villa in 2010. Just like Villa, Ferran Torres has blossomed wearing the colours of Valencia.And the #DreamTeen crew grows … pic.twitter.com/qmTFJLSOjM— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 28, 2021 The 21-year-old starlet spent a year and a half with Manchester City but jumped on the opportunity to return to La Liga as soon as he got the call from Camp Nou.
