“These are very special days for me. Thanks, everyone, and now it’s time to enjoy training today with all the fans. I can’t wait any longer to play at Camp Nou.”That’s what Ferran Torres told at his presentation this morning in front of 15,000 fans at the iconic stadium, but he’ll have to wait a bit longer for his debut. As you probably know, Barcelona are facing severe financial difficulties. Due to a salary cap in Spain, they can’t register any new players before they say goodbye to some of their current squad members.Here’s here! @FerranTorres20 pic.twitter.com/iZzZkhfSwj— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 3, 2022 Anyhow, it doesn’t seem to bother the 21-year-old starlet, who 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.”I have always said that I went to City so I could return to one of the great Spanish clubs. Barca have made it clear that they love me, I am an ambitious player, and I think it is a great opportunity for me.””I have been playing as a forward at City, but my position is right-wing. The more versatile a player is, the better for the coach. The important thing for me is to play, and it does not matter the position.”A budding connection 🌱@FerranTorres20 + @Pedri pic.twitter.com/E59zrU0v32— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 3, 2022 Barca’s chairman Joan Laporta was thrilled to see Torres waving to the crowd at Camp Nou turf.”Ferran has shown a tremendous desire to come to Barca. We knew about his situation, that he was recovering from an injury, but I especially liked his desire to come to Barca. You are a person of reference, and you will bring great success to us. We are rebuilding a team with young players. You all have this in mind, but we want you to have a splendid future. Those of us who have lived moments of glory, we are looking forward to them again. We are sure that with you it will be possible. We are very happy, “explained Laporta to Torres and to the public simultaneously.🚨 Álvaro Morata’s transfer to Barcelona is almost complete!⏳🇪🇸A full deal has already been agreed with Juventus for a loan until the end of the season. Barça have also reached a deal with Atlético, to include a purchase option in the summer. 🤝(Source: AS) pic.twitter.com/dccKhWwQj4— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) January 3, 2022 At the same time, the Blaugrana are close to negotiating a loan for Alvaro Morata, an Atletico Madrid player currently loaned to Juventus. The deal should be sealed by the end of the day, and with Morata and Torres, the Catalan giants will have a whole new offensive setup in the upcoming weeks and months.LA LIGA – ROUND 19FridayValencia – Espanyol 1-2 (0-0)/Alderete 51 – de Tomas 83 pen, Puado 88/SundayGetafe – Real Madrid 1-0 (1-0)/Unal 9/Elche – Granada 0-0 (0-0)Atletico Madrid – Rayo Vallecano 2-0 (1-0)/Correa 28, 53/Alaves – Real Sociedad 1-1 (0-1)/Joselu 58 pen – Januzaj 14/Betis – Celta 0-2 (0-2)/Aspas 36 pen, 45+2/Mallorca – Barcelona 0-1 (0-1)/De Jong 44/Monday21:00: (1.35) Villareal (5.60) Levante (9.00)23:00: (3.40) Osasuna (3.00) Ath.Bilbao (2.50)23:15: (4.50) Cadiz (3.40) Sevilla (1.95)***odds are subject to change
