Media watch: PSG/Manchester United and Ferran Torres picks Paris | OneFootball

This Sunday, August 9, the French press (from a sporting perspective) focused, regarding Paris Saint-Germain, on the 1-1 draw against Manchester United yesterday in a friendly and Ferran Torres’ agreement (the 26-year-old FC Barcelona and Spain forward) to sign for PSG.

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

After the 3-0 defeat to Mallorca, PSG put in a better display this Saturday against Manchester United. Without being perfect, of course. But the starting players seemed a little better prepared physically, and then the introductions of Marquinhos, João Neves, Vitinha, and Nuno Mendes in the 61st minute marked a clear step up in the team’s overall performance. An encouraging sign ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup against Aston Villa. Even if there is, of course, still work to do. The main objectives lie at the end of the season.

As for Torres, many media outlets have reported that he has indeed given his agreement to PSG and that Barça have been informed. That should allow the clubs to move forward in negotiations for the transfer. It is still valued at around €50 million, while Barcelona had been planning to extend the player’s contract, which runs until 2027, starting in September. Be careful, though—nothing has been done yet. Neither the player nor the clubs have confirmed that a deal is close. Negotiations between PSG and Barça could still stall.

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