This season, Barça have regained their greatness. Hansi Flick has managed to build not only a competitive team from the starting eleven, but also a unit in which rotations and alternatives from the bench have made a difference. Thanks to this performance, Barça have lifted the Copa del Rey, the Spanish Super Cup, and La Liga.
In this regard, names like Gavi, Fermín López, and Ferran Torres have shown that being a substitute doesn't mean being secondary. All of them have taken on the role of impact players, coming off the bench in crucial matches and making a difference. Gavi, with his intensity; Fermín, with his ability to break lines and create imbalance; and Ferran, with his goal-scoring instinct and versatility, have been essential pieces in the blaugrana machinery.
Ferran Torres, key throughout the season
Within this group, Ferran Torres's case deserves special mention. The Valencian has been Barça's great attacking revelation this season, especially because of his ability to reinvent himself in the center forward position.
Whether starting or coming on as an impact player, Ferran has finished the season with impressive numbers: 19 goals and 7 assists. Beyond the numbers, his movement, his pressing on the front line, and his reading of space have fit perfectly with Hansi Flick's vision.
Barça had considered selling him
The most curious thing is that, just a few months ago, the sporting management had decided to put Ferran Torres on the market. The goal was to raise funds with his sale and free up salary space to pursue the signing of a higher-level winger, such as Luis Díaz. Everything pointed to Ferran being one of the sacrifices in Barça's renewal project.
However, his performance has been so solid and consistent that it has completely changed the plans. His commitment, professionalism, and adaptation to different attacking roles have caused consensus within the club.
Ferran's decision
Not only has the club changed its mind. Meanwhile, Ferran Torres has also made it clear that he wants to stay at Barça. His camp has communicated to the club his desire to establish himself as part of the long-term project, especially with the trust he has received from Flick throughout the campaign.
Thus, the outlook has shifted radically, from transferable to undisputed. Barça are no longer looking for an exit for Ferran, but instead see him as Lewandowski's natural replacement and as a reliable option for any position in the attack. Everything suggests this summer will be calm for Ferran Torres, who will continue wearing the blaugrana jersey with renewed ambition and much to contribute.