Balancing the books and redefining the transfer strategy
Joan Laporta and Deco are immersed in an intense process to prepare Barça for next season, working tirelessly to configure the best possible squad under the direction of German coach Hansi Flick. The focus is clear and precise: first, balance the club’s accounts; second, reestablish the 1×1 rule in the area of transfers; and third, begin the process of releasing players who do not fit into the team’s strategic plans, which will free up salary space and generate income that can be reinvested intelligently.
Reevaluating positions and looking for new talent
During last season, several positions at Barça did not meet the level necessary to compete on all fronts. Before considering new additions, it is imperative that the club gets rid of those players who are not aligned with the vision of the culé technical office.
Ferran Torres on the tightrope
One of the players who is on the tightrope is Ferran Torres. Despite having been the team’s second top scorer (11 goals) alongside Fermín López and only below Robert Lewandowski, Torres does not fit into the game system that Flick is implementing. The German coach prefers wingers with dribbling skills and the ability to open the wing, such as Nico Williams or Luis Díaz.
Therefore, Barça intends to start listening to offers for Ferran Torres from the start of the transfer market. The market value of the Valencian forward stands at 35 million euros, although the club is willing to negotiate down to 30 million to facilitate his departure.
Although no specific offer has yet arrived for Ferran Torres, several Premier League teams are expected to show interest in the coming weeks. For Torres, the possibility of leaving Barça represents a painful turn after having shown notable improvement last season, the product of hard physical and mental work. His departure could also be traumatic for players like Pedri, Gavi or Alejandro Balde, with whom he has shared an important bond in the post-Messi era and in the Spanish National Team.
