Paris Saint-Germain has officially announced the signing of Ferran Torres, the Spanish forward who was part of the World Cup-winning squad. Torres has committed to the club until 2031 and will don the number 9 jersey.

Early Career and Rise to Prominence

Ferran Torres was born in Foios, Spain, on February 29, 2000, and began his football journey playing futsal before joining the Valencia CF academy at the age of seven. He made history as the first player born in the 21st century to compete in La Liga, debuting against Eibar on December 16, 2017. Over three seasons with Valencia, from 2017 to 2020, Torres made a significant impact, playing 97 matches and setting records, including being the youngest player in the club's history to reach 50 league appearances at 19 years and 324 days. He also became the first goalscorer born in the 21st century for a Spanish club in the UEFA Champions League and lifted the Copa del Rey in 2019.

Success at Manchester City and FC Barcelona

In 2020, Torres transferred to Manchester City, where he scored his first goal in the EFL Cup against Burnley shortly after his Premier League debut. He contributed to Manchester City's success, including a run to the UEFA Champions League final and winning the EPL title and League Cup. After making 43 appearances and scoring 16 goals for the Sky Blues, he moved to FC Barcelona during the winter transfer window of the 2021–22 season. At Barcelona, Torres became a vital part of the attack, netting 65 goals in 207 matches and winning three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey, and two Spanish Super Cups, including a crucial goal in the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid in 2025.

International Achievements

On the international stage, Torres has been a standout player since his youth days, winning the U17 European Championship in 2017 and the U19 European Championship in 2019. He made his senior debut for Spain under manager Luis Enrique during a Nations League match against Germany in 2020. With 65 caps, he participated in Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup, contributing to Spain's triumph in the Nations League in 2023 and securing his first major title with the national team in 2024.

With his impressive track record and accolades, Ferran Torres is set to make a significant impact at Paris Saint-Germain as he embarks on this new chapter of his career.