July 21, 2026

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

©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 nears move to Paris Saint-Germain after World Cup final strike

  • Ferran Torres, Barcelona striker and World Cup final scorer with Spain, nearing transfer to Paris Saint-Germain

The summer transfer window is heating up with Paris Saint-Germain targeting Ferran Torres, the Barcelona forward who scored the winning goal in the World Cup final for Spain.

The Parisian club is on the verge of completing a major signing this transfer window. Ferran Torres, the Barcelona attacker whose extra-time strike secured Spain’s World Cup triumph, has emerged as Luis Enrique’s top target to bolster PSG’s frontline. The move comes as a strategic response to Gonçalo Ramos’ anticipated departure to AC Milan, leaving a void at the center of attack.

Transfer timeline set, Barcelona fights to keep their star

Barcelona has set an asking price of €50 million to commence negotiations for Torres’ services. While the Catalan club remains hesitant to part ways, PSG has already penciled in a transfer date within the next fortnight. The French champions are also advancing talks with other World Cup-winning French internationals, Lucas Digne and Maghnes Akliouche, as part of a broader squad overhaul.

Once a polarizing figure in Spain, criticized for his inconsistency, Torres appears eager to embrace a fresh start in the French capital. The Valencia-born forward joined Barcelona in 2022 after a brief stint at Manchester City, amassing 208 appearances and 65 goals across all competitions for the La Liga giants.