Paris Saint-Germain have signed Spain’s World Cup final match-winning forward Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a contract until 2031.
Financial details were not disclosed, but media reports said PSG paid €50m (£42.75m) for the 26-year-old.
“I am happy, of course, I think we are improving our team,” PSG head coach Luis Enrique said at a press conference announcing the signing.
“It has been a transfer window with players leaving, and right now it is important to find this type of player and we want to continue improving. We are always open to improving the team. That is our ambition.”
Portugal forward Goncalo Ramos left PSG for AC Milan earlier this summer, after scoring 12 goals in 45 appearances, and Torres should help fill the void.
“Everyone agrees it’s important to make changes when a team is not performing, but to keep winning, you have to be willing to make tough decisions. You have to be ambitious,” added Enrique.
Torres arrives in Paris after scoring an extra-time winner in the World Cup final for Spain against Argentina.
“I’m delighted to be beginning a new adventure at such an ambitious club as Paris Saint-Germain,” Torres said in a statement.
“I’d like to thank President Nasser Al-Khelaifi, (PSG’s football advisor) Luis Campos and coach Luis Enrique for giving me the opportunity to join the team, which I hope to help win as many trophies as possible.”
Torres scored 21 goals and provided three assists in 49 appearances across all competitions for Barca last season as the club retained their LaLiga title.
Torres joined Barcelona in 2022 after a brief spell at Manchester City and has scored 25 goals in 65 appearances for Spain. He will be reunited with Enrique, having previously played under the Spaniard during his time in charge of the national team.
