Barça's sports project with Hansi Flick in charge not only involves signings and reinforcements, but also necessary departures. The German coach wants a short and competitive squad, and he has already made it clear that he doesn't count on several players. In that scenario, the sports management led by Deco is working intensively to offload footballers who aren't in the plans due to lack of level or little trust from the coach.
The goal is twofold: free up the wage bill and create space for new signings, all within the limitations of financial "fair play." However, this process isn't always simple, and some players have taken the initiative due to the lack of opportunities. One of the most representative cases is that of a young culé talent who arrived with great expectations and is now fully determined to leave.
He won't stay at Barça
Tired of not being counted on by Flick and frustrated by the lack of minutes, Pablo Torre has asked to leave Barça this very summer. The Cantabrian midfielder has made a firm decision after seeing that the German coach doesn't trust him. He has acknowledged it publicly and, although he avoided getting into controversies, he made it clear that he didn't understand many decisions that relegated him to ostracism.
Despite everything, Barça doesn't want to part ways with Pablo Torre permanently. The idea is to find him a destination on loan, where he can get minutes and continue his growth. They believe he still has potential, but keeping him on the bench without a leading role doesn't benefit anyone.
Imminent departure, but no total break
Several La Liga and foreign clubs have already shown interest in his situation. The young culé talent explained that since preseason he was warned it would be difficult to get minutes, but even so he decided to stay, hoping for a real opportunity that never came. Even when he performed well, such as in the Copa del Rey against Barbastro, he didn't get continuity again. That lack of trust has been the trigger for his decision.
Barça understands and respects his view: Deco is already working to find him a place in a team that bets on him, but they don't plan to include a purchase option in the loan. In fact, they still believe in his talent and his ability to establish himself in the future, when the context is more favorable. Meanwhile, they will prioritize his development in an environment where he gets minutes and trust.
If everything goes as planned, Pablo Torre will leave Barça in the coming weeks. The only question is the destination, but what seems certain is that he won't continue as long as Flick doesn't change his stance. The club hopes this stage will serve as a springboard for him to return stronger.