Ferran Torres has reportedly opened up about his decision to leave Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain, with the Spain international expressing frustration over what he felt was a lack of recognition during his time at the Catalan club.

Torres completed his move to PSG earlier this month in a deal reported to be worth around €50 million. The 26-year-old signed a contract until 2031 and reunited with Luis Enrique, the coach who handed him his first opportunity with the Spanish national team. Blueprint reports

A social media post circulating online claims that Torres was particularly unhappy with his treatment at Barcelona and felt the club failed to recognise his importance despite his contribution on the pitch.

According to the purported interview, Torres was asked whether he regretted leaving Barcelona for PSG.

“Not even a little. I was never respected there. I never felt important,” he was quoted as saying.

However, the full interview containing these specific remarks could not be independently verified from reliable sources. What is confirmed is that Torres chose to leave Barcelona despite still having a year remaining on his contract, with PSG providing him an opportunity to work again under Luis Enrique.

Strong numbers before departure

Torres’ decision came after what was arguably his most productive period at Barcelona.

The forward made 207 appearances for the club during his four-and-a-half-year spell, scoring 65 goals and contributing 22 assists, according to Barcelona’s official account of his departure. He also helped the club win three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey and three Spanish Super Cups.

His 2025/26 campaign was particularly notable.

Torres scored 16 league goals and shared the Zarra Trophy, awarded to the highest-scoring Spanish player in La Liga, with teammate Lamine Yamal. Barcelona also highlighted his decisive contributions in the Copa del Rey, where he scored in the final against Real Madrid to send the match into extra time before Jules Kounde eventually secured the trophy for the Catalan side.

His form continued on the international stage.

Torres scored the decisive goal for Spain in the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina, becoming one of the central figures in his country’s triumph.

That success significantly raised his profile and came shortly before his move to Paris.

Why Torres chose PSG

The decision to join PSG was closely linked to his relationship with Luis Enrique.

The two worked together with Spain, where Luis Enrique gave Torres his international debut in 2020. Their reunion in Paris was therefore viewed as an important factor in the player’s decision to leave Barcelona.

PSG officially completed the transfer on August 15, with the French club handing Torres a five-year contract. Reports put the transfer fee at approximately €50 million.

Luis Enrique welcomed the arrival of the versatile forward, who can operate across the front line.

The move also came as PSG looked to strengthen their attack following the departure of Gonçalo Ramos to AC Milan.

For Torres, it represents a fresh opportunity to establish himself as an important figure at one of Europe’s strongest clubs.

Barcelona insists he made an important contribution

Barcelona’s official farewell message presented a considerably different picture from the alleged comments circulating online.

The club thanked Torres for his commitment over four-and-a-half seasons and praised his contribution during his time in Catalonia.

Barcelona also pointed to his statistics and achievements, noting that his 65 goals placed him among the club’s top 50 scorers historically.

His departure was not initially expected to be inevitable, as he still had one year left on his contract and Barcelona had reportedly been interested in renewing his deal. Torres, however, had already made clear that he wanted a new challenge and eventually accepted PSG’s proposal.

The transfer was also important for Barcelona’s summer plans, with the €50 million sale helping the club create room for other moves.

A new chapter in Paris

Torres now enters a new chapter at PSG with considerably greater expectations.

He arrives as a World Cup winner, a proven La Liga goalscorer and a player already familiar with his new manager’s football.

His task will be to translate the form he showed during his final season at Barcelona into the French capital.

PSG, meanwhile, will expect the Spaniard to add goals, versatility and experience to an attack competing on several fronts.

Whether Torres truly made the remarks circulating online remains unclear. There is currently no reliable confirmation that he gave the quoted interview or accused Barcelona of deliberately disrespecting him.

What is beyond doubt is that his Barcelona chapter has ended and that the circumstances surrounding his departure have attracted considerable attention.

After four-and-a-half seasons, seven trophies and 65 goals, Torres has chosen Paris as the next destination in his career.

And with Luis Enrique once again in his corner, the Spain star will now have the opportunity to show Barcelona exactly what it lost.