Paris Saint-Germain has officially completed the signing of Spanish forward Torres, who joins the club from Barcelona. The striker, widely celebrated for scoring the extra-time winner against Argentina in the World Cup final, expressed his excitement about beginning a new chapter with the French side. In a statement, Torres thanked club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, Luis Campos, and head coach Luis Enrique for the opportunity to join the team, noting his ambition to help the club secure as many trophies as possible.
The move marks a reunion for the player and his manager, as Torres previously played under Luis Enrique during the coach's tenure with the Spanish national team. During his time at Barcelona, which began in 2022 following a stint with Manchester City, Torres recorded 21 goals and three assists in 49 appearances across all competitions last season, playing a key role in the club's successful defense of their LaLiga title. Throughout his international career, he has netted 25 goals in 65 appearances for Spain.
PSG head coach Luis Enrique addressed the signing during a press conference on Saturday, emphasizing the club's ongoing commitment to squad improvement. Acknowledging that the transfer window had seen several departures—notably forward Goncalo Ramos, who left for AC Milan after scoring 12 goals in 45 appearances—Enrique underscored the necessity of making strategic changes. According to the coach, maintaining a winning culture requires the courage to make difficult decisions and a constant drive to elevate the team's performance, adding that the organization remains open to further strengthening the squad to meet its high ambitions.
