Spain forward Ferran Torres, who scored the winning goal in the World Cup final, has completed a move to European champions Paris St-Germain from Barcelona.
Key facts
- Ferran Torres has joined Paris St-Germain from Barcelona.
- Torres scored the winning goal for Spain at the World Cup.
- Sky Sports reported the fee at £42.7m; Al Jazeera reported a reported 50 million euros ($58m).
- Al Jazeera reports the 26-year-old signed a five-year deal.
- PSG are the reigning European champions and Ligue 1 champions.
Ferran Torres, the forward who scored the winning goal for Spain at the World Cup, has joined Paris St-Germain from Barcelona, according to the BBC.
The BBC described PSG as European champions, while Al Jazeera referred to the club as Ligue 1 champions. The move brings the World Cup final match-winner to one of the continent’s leading sides.
Sky Sports reported that PSG completed the signing of the Spain forward for £42.7m. Al Jazeera reported the transfer cost the Ligue 1 champions a reported 50 million euros ($58m).
According to Al Jazeera, the 26-year-old striker has signed a five-year deal with the French champions.
Torres’s decisive goal in the World Cup final made him a central figure in Spain’s triumph, and his transfer sees him leave Barcelona for a new challenge in Ligue 1.
Reported figures for the fee differed between outlets, with Sky Sports citing £42.7m and Al Jazeera citing a reported 50 million euros ($58m).
Why it matters
A World Cup final match-winner moving between two of Europe's biggest clubs is a marquee transfer that shapes the balance of talent across the continent's top leagues. It underlines PSG's continued spending power as reigning champions and marks a significant departure for Barcelona.
Frequently asked questions
How much did PSG pay for Ferran Torres?
Sky Sports reported the fee at £42.7m, while Al Jazeera reported a cost of a reported 50 million euros ($58m).
How long is Ferran Torres's contract with PSG?
According to Al Jazeera, the 26-year-old signed a five-year deal.
Why is Ferran Torres significant?
He scored the winning goal for Spain at the World Cup, making him the World Cup final match-winner, according to the BBC.