In the summer of 2022, Barça made a strong bet on one of the greatest promises of Spanish soccer. The blaugrana club secured the arrival of Pablo Torre from Racing de Santander for an amount close to five million. However, despite the high expectations caused, his participation in the first team has been minimal.
This season, with Hansi Flick, he has barely had opportunities. He has only accumulated 372 minutes so far this campaign. Despite training with the first team and being part of the squads, he hasn't managed to secure a spot.
Overcrowding in the Midfield Hurts Pablo Torre
The main problem he faces is the overbooking in the midfield. Barça has one of the most complete squads in the midfield, which leaves him with few options to have prominence. Players like Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Gavi, or Fermín López are ahead of him in the rotation.
With so many options in the midfield, the opportunities for him are practically nonexistent. Despite his undeniable quality, the reality is that the coach prioritizes footballers with more experience or who have already proven their performance at the elite level.
Barça's Unexpected Decision with the Player
Even so, the club has no doubts about his talent and continues to trust in his potential. According to 'E-Noticies', the Catalan club wants to renew his contract until 2027, thus showing their long-term commitment.
However, Barça's intention is not for him to continue in the squad next season, but to seek a loan to gain experience in another First Division team. With more minutes and continuity, the club hopes he will return in the future more prepared to take on a more important role.
He Has Villarreal's Interest
One of the teams that has shown interest in signing him is Villarreal. The Yellow Submarine seeks to strengthen their squad with young talents and considers that his profile would fit perfectly into their play style. If the loan is finalized, the player could find in Villarreal the ideal setting to show his level and return to Barça.