Ferran Torres, during Getafe-Barça (1-1)

FERRAN INSISTS ON STAYING IN BARCELONA

Milan pressures Barça: the club awaits a response regarding Ferran Torres

Published:22/01/2025 - 21:02h

Updated:22/01/2025 - 21:18h

AC Milan is waiting for a response from FC Barcelona about the future of Ferran Torres. The 'rossoneri' team is interested in the loan of the 'Shark', a route that is not very profitable for Barça

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The AC Milan management does not lose hope of signing Ferran Torres in the current winter market. Beyond the forward's stance of staying to fight for a place in the team led by Hansi Flick, the 'rossoneri' are waiting for a response from FC Barcelona regarding the possible six-month loan of the player from Foios, one of the regular substitutes for the German coach.

Recent reports indicate the interest of those from San Siro in taking on the full salary of the 'Shark' (10 million euros gross), in a loan with a non-mandatory purchase option for next summer. However, Barça prefers an immediate transfer for around 25-30 'kilos', a figure that few teams are willing to pay in January. Looking towards summer, the situation will be different.

Ferran Torres does not plan to leave Barça this season

In any case, both Ferran and the coaching staff are betting on his continuity for the rest of the season. The forward has a contract until 2027 and insists on staying in Barcelona for as long as possible. For his part, Hansi Flick also considers him an important piece for his rotation plan, with the Valencian being the first alternative to Robert Lewandowski at this moment.

Torres has 6 goals and 3 assists in 21 matches (714 minutes) so far in the 2024-25 season. Some muscle problems have kept him out of eight call-ups, but the Barça staff maintains their confidence in him. After scoring against Betis in the 'little hand' in the Copa del Rey (5-1), the 'Shark' made a gesture asking for silence, perhaps silencing the rumors about his alleged departure. Although Milan is a big team and the proposal is interesting, the 24-year-old player has no doubts: the best place for him is Barça, even when the role of a substitute does not entirely suit him.