Official: Manchester City striker Ferran Torres joins Barcelona
Barcelona have officially announced the signing of Manchester City striker Ferran Torres for a reported fee of €55 million.
The Spanish international has signed a five-year contract with the Catalan giants which will keep him at the Camp Nou until 2027.
In a
statementconfirming his departure, City director of football
Txiki Begiristain
said:
“Ferran should be proud of what he has achieved here at Manchester City.
“Last season was his first time in a new country, but he adapted well. He always gave 100%, worked hard for the team and scored goals which helped us win trophies.
“Injury unfortunately prevented him from playing more games this season, but Ferran is a player we have all enjoyed working with and we wish him all the best at Barcelona and for the rest of his career.”
Head coach
Xavi
was eager to add greater quality to his attacking line since his appointment and the 21-year-old had jumped to the top of
Barcelona’s January transfer wishlist.
When the winter transfer window opens on January 1, the 21-year-move old's will be finalized, bringing an end to his year-and-a-half at Etihad Stadium.
has joined
Manchester Cityfrom
Valenciain the summer of 2020 for a fee of £20.8 million plus incentives.
The Spaniard scored 16 goals while also recording four assists in 43 appearances in all competitions across his 18-month spell at the club and won one
Premier League title
and a
Carabao Cup
along the way.
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