Spanish forward Ferran Torres is close to leaving Barcelona during the current summer transfer window, after reaching a preliminary agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to join their ranks starting next season.

Transfer market specialist journalist Nicolò Schira revealed that Torres has agreed on a contract extending until 2031 with the Parisian club, which is preparing to submit its first formal offer to Barcelona in the coming days to finalize the deal.

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The Barcelona striker has become open to experiencing a new challenge outside the Camp Nou, despite his current contract with the Catalan side extending until next summer, after joining the club in January 2022 from Manchester City. The report indicated that Torres was of interest to two Premier League clubs, but he chose Paris Saint-Germain as his preferred destination, given the French club's desire to bolster their attacking line.

Formal negotiations between Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are expected to begin in the coming period, with the aim of reaching a final agreement before the start of the new season.

During his career with Barcelona, Ferran Torres played 207 matches for the team, scoring 65 goals and providing 23 assists.