Ferran Torres opens up, settling in Paris hasn't been easy

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·22 September 2026

Ferran Torres opens up, settling in Paris hasn't been easy

Ferran Torres, the 26-year-old Spanish forward who joined Paris Saint-Germain this summer from FC Barcelona, was invited by El Hormiguero to speak about his adaptation at PSG.

Torres: “It’s difficult, not only for you, but also for those around you”

“I’m adapting well because, in the end, we footballers depend a lot on what happens on the pitch. And when you’re playing at a good level, the problems off the pitch become smaller. But for example, this week has been very difficult because I’m in the middle of moving, I have to bring a lot of things over from Barcelona.

The only thing I couldn’t bring with me is Pedri (smile). I already miss him a lot. It’s difficult, not only for you, but also for those around you, because one day you’re here, the next day you’re packing your bags.

French lessons?

Yes, it’s difficult (smile).”

Professional footballers have a job that can make people dream and the financial means to live fairly comfortably, but that does not stop them from being human. And there is also their family. Moving is a major step that can be disruptive for a while. That then shows on the pitch to a greater or lesser extent. There is no magic formula.

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Still, we should not forget to take these factors into account. Especially when a player changes countries, with differences that are bound to be significant. Including the language. Of course, this is not about complaining. All the more so since Ferran Torres has made a particularly positive start with PSG. Even so, he still has to process this change and manage several things at once.

This applies to all new signings, and each person has their own pace when it comes to finding their footing. Without forgetting, of course, the adaptation to the group and the playing philosophy. Here too, there is no set timeframe. Sometimes it happens very quickly, sometimes it never fully comes. All we can do is trust the players to integrate as well as possible, with the help of their teammates and the staff.

As for Pedri (the 23-year-old midfielder for FC Barcelona and Spain), Torres’ little remark is easy to understand. Besides being an exceptional player, he is a close friend of the man who is now a PSG forward.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.