Ferran Torres, no filter: PSG, Luis Enrique and his role | OneFootball

Ferran Torres, the 26-year-old forward who joined Paris Saint-Germain this summer from FC Barcelona, spoke to the media this Thursday at the PSG Campus. The Spain international notably discussed his decision to come to Paris and coach Luis Enrique.

Torres: “I need to adapt to this way of playing.”

How has the start at PSG been? And how important was Luis Enrique in your signing for Paris?

Very good. I’m still adapting to the club and my teammates. I’ve been helped a lot and I feel confident. The summer was incredible and the start of the season has been excellent. My only objective now is to keep improving and be ready for my teammates. I can’t wait to win trophies and matches with this fantastic club.

Was Luis Enrique’s confidence important?

Yes, the coach gives the forwards a lot of confidence so that we move around a lot. It’s difficult for opponents to defend against. But I need to adapt to this way of playing.

Torres: “The goal is to be on the pitch, give everything I have, and help the team.”

What role are you hoping for? Is joining PSG a step forward?

My role also depends on the others; I can play in the attacking roles, and that’s an advantage. Luis Enrique has always asked the same things of me, just like before. He has allowed me to play in all three attacking positions, and that versatility is beneficial for the team and for me. The goal is to be on the pitch, give everything I have, and help the team.

As for a step forward, PSG are the two-time European champions. It’s a step in my career; I don’t know whether it’s forward or not. I’m happy to experience this new stage.

Torres: “A football father to me”

A special relationship with Luis Enrique?

I’ve always said that Luis Enrique has been like a football father to me since I arrived in the Spanish national team. He has always believed in me. He believed in me enough to bring me to PSG. He has always given me a lot of confidence, and I hope to repay him this season.

Pressure at PSG?

They are the champions. PSG are currently the best team in Europe. They have won the last two Champions Leagues. And that puts even more pressure on our opponents. We need to keep improving. We will try to win the Champions League for the third year in a row.

Torres: “I will play wherever Luis Enrique wants me to play.”

Your preferred position through the middle?

I feel comfortable as a number 9; I’ve played there over the last two years. But in my first match with PSG, Luis Enrique put me on the left wing and I scored two goals, so I will play wherever Luis Enrique wants me to play.

Torres: “Contact with PSG began even before the World Cup.”

When did contact with PSG begin?

Contact with PSG began even before the World Cup. They called us. It was something important. At that moment, I had already made my decision because I wanted to play for a club like PSG. I’m finally here.

The match against Barça in the Champions League?

The match against Barcelona will be special. I played with them for four and a half years. It will be an exciting match for me and for the team. PSG-Barcelona matches are always special. We’ll try to win, but we’ll see.

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