Barcelona's management faces a new obstacle in their efforts to extend Ferran Torres' contract, as a clause in the original agreement requires them to pay 8 million euros to Manchester City if they renew his deal, burdening the financially struggling club. The 26-year-old forward, currently participating with Spain in the World Cup, is attracting interest from several clubs, notably Paris Saint-Germain, but Barcelona president Joan Laporta denied official confirmations on the matter according to his statements to Mundo Deportivo. Despite the club's desire to keep the fourth-highest scorer in La Liga last season with 16 goals (tied with Lamine Yamal), the condition included in the December 2021 contract raises the cost of renewal, putting the management in a dilemma.

This challenge comes as Barcelona seeks to cut expenses in line with La Liga's financial fair play rules.

This obstacle is one of the repercussions of the deal Barcelona made with City in the winter of 2021, which included additional clauses that could return the Catalan club to financial crisis. Moreover, Barcelona's insistence on keeping Torres despite other offers reflects the player's importance in coach Hansi Flick's future plans, making the renewal decision crucial in the upcoming transfer window.