Ferran Torres joins PSG from Barcelona on deal until 2031, takes No. 9
Synopsis
Ferran Torres swapped Camp Nou for the Parc des Princes just weeks after scoring the only goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina. The 26-year-old, who reunites with coach Luis Enrique at PSG, arrives as arguably the hottest forward in world football — a World Cup winner, a serial title-collector, and a man who has been breaking records since he was 17.
Key Takeaways
Ferran Torres has joined Paris Saint-Germain from FC Barcelona on a contract until 2031 , taking the No.
Torres scored the only goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina in extra time, winning Player of the Match .
The 26-year-old made 207 appearances for Barcelona, scoring 65 goals and winning three La Liga titles .
He previously played for Valencia and Manchester City under Pep Guardiola , winning the Premier League and League Cup .
Torres holds 65 international caps for Spain and has won the Nations League , Euro 2024 , and the 2026 World Cup .
He reunites at PSG with coach Luis Enrique , who handed him his Spain senior debut in 2020 .
Spain forward Ferran Torres, the hero of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, has signed for Paris Saint-Germain from FC Barcelona on a contract running until 2031, taking the iconic No. 9 shirt at the French club. The transfer, confirmed on 15 August, reunites Torres with PSG head coach Luis Enrique, under whom he made his Spain senior debut.
From World Cup Glory to Paris
Torres, 26, arrives at the Parc des Princes on the back of the defining moment of his career — scoring the only goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina in extra time, earning the Player of the Match award as Spain lifted the trophy for the second time. That golden moment capped a summer in which the forward cemented his status as one of Europe's most lethal finishers.
His international record stands at 65 caps for Spain, spanning Euro 2020, the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the 2023 UEFA Nations League, and the UEFA Euro 2024 triumph before the 2026 World Cup crown.
A Career Built on Records
Born in Foios, Spain, on 29 February 2000, Torres began his footballing journey through futsal before joining the Valencia academy at the age of seven. He made history at Valencia as the first player born in the 21st century to appear in La Liga — debuting against Eibar in December 2017 — and later became the first 21st-century-born player to score a Champions League goal for a Spanish club.
In 97 appearances for Valencia, he won the Copa del Rey in 2019 and became the club's youngest player to reach 50 La Liga appearances. A move to Manchester City in 2020 followed, where he spent two seasons under Pep Guardiola, making 43 appearances, scoring 16 goals, and collecting a Premier League title, a League Cup, and a place in City's run to the 2021 Champions League final.
Barcelona Chapter: 207 Games, 65 Goals
Torres joined FC Barcelona during the 2021/22 season and went on to make 207 appearances, netting 65 goals. He was part of a squad that claimed three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey, and two Spanish Super Cups. He also scored in the 2025 Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid, a match Barcelona won in extra time.
Torres Speaks on the Move
The forward expressed excitement at the prospect of working once again with Luis Enrique. 'I'm delighted to be beginning a new adventure at such an ambitious club as Paris Saint-Germain. I'd like to thank President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, 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 said.
PSG, who have been reshaping their squad in the post-Kylian Mbappé era, will be counting on Torres to provide the attacking thrust and big-game temperament that his World Cup winner's medal attests to. Whether the No. 9 shirt becomes his defining number in Paris remains to be seen.
Point of View
With records stretching back to his Valencia days, Torres brings exactly the big-game credibility PSG's No. 9 shirt demands. The reunion with Luis Enrique is tactically significant — Enrique knows Torres' movement intimately, which should shorten the adaptation curve. The real question is whether PSG can construct a squad around him that matches the ambition the transfer signals.
NationPress
15 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has Ferran Torres joined PSG?
Ferran Torres has joined Paris Saint-Germain from FC Barcelona on a contract until 2031, with PSG targeting a proven striker following their post-Mbappé rebuild. The move reunites him with head coach Luis Enrique, under whom Torres also flourished for Spain.
What did Ferran Torres achieve at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Torres scored the only goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina in extra time, earning the Player of the Match award as Spain lifted the trophy for the second time. It was the defining moment of his international career across 65 caps.
What is Ferran Torres' club career record?
Torres made 97 appearances for Valencia, 43 for Manchester City (16 goals), and 207 for Barcelona (65 goals), winning titles including the Premier League, three La Liga trophies, and multiple cup honours before moving to PSG.
Which shirt number will Ferran Torres wear at PSG?
Torres will wear the No. 9 shirt at Paris Saint-Germain, one of the most storied numbers at the club.
How old is Ferran Torres and where is he from?
Ferran Torres is 26 years old, born on 29 February 2000 in Foios, Spain. He began playing football through futsal before joining the Valencia academy at the age of seven.
