Barcelona reluctant to renew Ferran Torres contract due to €7-8m additional payment to Manchester City | OneFootball

Why Barcelona have not renewed Ferran Torres’ contract has become one of the biggest talking points, and fresh details have now provided an explanation. 

According to The Athletic, Barcelona would have to pay Manchester City between €7 million and €8 million if they agree a Ferran Torres contract extension, a clause included when the Spain international joined the club in January 2022.

The revelation has added a fresh twist to Ferran Torres’ Barcelona future, explaining why Blaugrana are open to selling the Spaniard despite the forward remaining an important squad player under Hansi Flick. 

With Karim Adeyemi’s arrival at Barcelona increasing competition in attack and no progress made on a renewal, Barcelona are considering their next move.

Why Barcelona are willing to sell Ferran

The latest Barcelona transfer news suggests the club’s reluctance to offer a new deal is driven as much by finances as by sporting considerations.

Barcelona are open to selling Ferran Torres. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

When Barcelona completed the Ferran Torres transfer from Manchester City, they agreed to pay an initial €55 million plus €10 million in add-ons, all of which have already been triggered. 

However, another clause means the Catalan club must make an additional payment of around €7-8 million if the player signs a new contract.

As a result, Barcelona’s contract renewal for Ferran Torres would increase the overall cost of the transfer to approximately €73 million.

That explains why Barcelona are willing to sell Ferran Torres instead of immediately pushing for a renewal. 

Club officials believe a sale this summer would avoid both the additional payment and the risk of the Spain international leaving on a free transfer when his current contract expires.

Ferran Torres transfer to PSG remains a possibility

Ferran Torres is wanted by PSG. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

Another reason Ferran Torres transfer news continues to generate attention is the growing interest from Paris Saint-Germain.

Recent reports have linked the winger with the French champions, increasing speculation over a possible Ferran Torres transfer to PSG. 

Although the Ligue 1 side has yet to submit a formal offer, the uncertainty surrounding Ferran Torres’ Barcelona future means the situation remains open heading into the final weeks of the transfer market.

For now, Barcelona are not actively forcing the player out, but their transfer decision on will depend on whether a suitable proposal arrives and whether renewing his contract remains financially worthwhile.