©Kyodo/MAXPPP - 19/07/2026 ; Spain's Ferran Torres runs after scoring the winner in the second half of extra time in the World Cup football final against Argentina at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo (MaxPPP TagID: maxsportsworldthree513043.jpg) [Photo via MaxPPP]

Ferran torres close to joining Paris saint-germain after world cup final goal

Ferran Torres nearing Paris Saint-Germain move after World Cup final strike

  • Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, scorer of the World Cup final goal for Spain, nearing transfer to Paris Saint-Germain

key facts Paris Saint-Germain’s summer transfer window gains momentum with Barcelona striker Ferran Torres, scorer of Spain’s World Cup final goal. The French club has offered a €50 million price tag, while the Catalan side is pushing for a deal within the next fortnight.

Paris Saint-Germain appears set to secure a high-profile attacking talent this transfer window. Ferran Torres, who netted the decisive goal for Spain in the World Cup final, has emerged as Luis Enrique’s top target to bolster the club’s frontline following Gonçalo Ramos’ departure to AC Milan.

A transfer deadline looms as Barcelona fights to retain its star player

Catalan club officials have set a €50 million asking price to initiate negotiations. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain has already penciled in a possible transfer date within two weeks, coinciding with ongoing discussions for other French internationals such as Lucas Digne and Maghnes Akliouche.

Despite facing criticism in Spain and limited playing time at Barcelona, Torres is reportedly eager to join the reigning UEFA Champions League holders. The 24-year-old, who began his career at Valencia before moving to Barcelona in 2022 (following a brief stint at Manchester City), has amassed 208 appearances and 65 goals across all competitions for the Catalan side.

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