Ferran Torres has decided to speak out. The Valencian forward has gone from being one of the surprises of the season to an uncomfortable protagonist in Barça's transfer planning. His words, direct and forceful, have shaken the locker room and the club.
The "7" was key in several stretches of last season. He scored 19 goals and adapted to different positions in attack. Hansi Flick publicly acknowledged his effort, but that doesn't seem to have been enough to guarantee him continuity.
Barça is about to finalize the signings of Nico Williams and Roony Bardghji, two wingers who will compete directly for offensive spots. This context has raised internal tension within the squad, and Ferran has reacted quickly.
Amid exit rumors, he has sent a firm message: "I'm a Barça player and I'm not planning to leave. But if they don't guarantee me a leading role, I'll look for a project that does." The warning has already reached the sporting management.
Growing tension in the locker room
The atmosphere in the locker room hasn't been the best since Ferran's words were leaked. According to reports, Raphinha and Lewandowski haven't taken the Valencian's attitude well. They believe these statements unnecessarily increase the pressure and create noise at a key moment.
Both players believe that roles must be earned on the field, not in the media. The idea that Ferran demands a starting spot doesn't fit with Flick's philosophy, which is focused on absolute meritocracy. The coach, in fact, has avoided commenting for now.
Meanwhile, from the player's camp, an exit isn't ruled out if his situation doesn't improve. There's already a club interested in picking up the gauntlet: Newcastle United, willing to offer him minutes and a contract far superior to his current one.
Ferran knows that the market is watching him and that his value remains high. He's also aware that his position at Barça is no longer as solid as it was a few months ago.
Barça, between commitment and the opportunity to sell
The message has been received in the offices of the Ciutat Esportiva as a serious warning. Ferran wants to play, not accept a secondary role. His desire is to stay at the club, but not at any price or in any role.
For Deco, a complicated dilemma now arises. On one hand, keeping Ferran means retaining a versatile, experienced, and committed player. On the other, his sale could generate significant income in a market conditioned by the registration of new signings.
The coaching staff's stance is, for now, cautious. Flick doesn't want to lose pieces before assessing how the new signings fit in. He also knows that having unhappy players can disrupt the group's stability.
If a suitable offer arrives, Barça could consider selling him. Newcastle has hinted that it would be willing to pay between 35 and 40 million euros for the former Manchester City player.
Ferran doesn't want to be a supporting actor
The Valencian footballer believes he has earned the right to remain important. Last season was one of his best since he arrived at Camp Nou, and he considers it unfair to start from scratch again. His message hasn't been improvised: he wanted to make it clear that his time at Barça won't be as a spectator.
The tension isn't definitive, but it is evident. Ferran Torres doesn't want to leave, but he doesn't want to accept a marginal role either. If the situation doesn't change in the coming days, he's willing to trigger his exit.
Meanwhile, Barça continues to shape its attack with more competition than ever. The arrival of Nico Williams is about to be finalized, and Bardghji will be announced in a matter of days. Ferran's future now hangs by a thread.
In Newcastle... they're already waiting for his call.