At Barcelona, the machinery for departures is already starting to move, with Hansi Flick leading the new culé project. Some players in the squad are emerging as the first ones singled out, with one of them being Pablo Torre. The young Cantabrian attacking midfielder isn't part of the German coach's immediate plans, who has already informed the club of his intention to find him a way out this summer.
Torre, who recently returned after his loan at Girona, still hasn't had the opportunity to establish himself in Barcelona's first team. Despite his talent, his fit in a system that prioritizes physical and vertical profiles seems complicated. Flick is looking for a more direct, high-tempo style, where creative attacking midfielders don't have as much prominence.
That's why the club is looking for a place for him in the form of a loan or even a transfer with a buy-back option. The sporting management, however, doesn't want to completely lose control over the player. In the offices, they're considering the option of offering him a reduced contract renewal before he leaves the club.
Torre admits he needs playing time
This formula would allow Barcelona to keep the upper hand in case of a future breakthrough. That is, if Pablo Torre shines elsewhere, the blaugrana club could bring him back under favorable conditions. The final decision could be made in the coming weeks; Hansi Flick wants to have his squad outlined before preseason starts.
In this very important scenario, Pablo Torre's name is highlighted, and what seems clear is that he won't remain in a state of uncertainty. The decision has been made: either he leaves, or he stays with a defined role and a new contract. Clubs like Villarreal CF or Girona FC themselves could be keeping an eye on his future.
Playing time to return to Barcelona
These are clubs that bet on young talent and where Pablo could have continuity, but everything depends on Barcelona. Renewing him on reduced terms to protect themselves and letting him leave on loan or as a transfer with a buy-back option appears to be the most likely path. In Camp Nou offices, both the sporting and economic aspects are being considered.
Pablo Torre, despite his talent, is a secondary piece in this Barcelona under Hansi Flick; time is ticking and the Cantabrian's file is already on the table. Only the final decision remains. The young player trained at Racing de Santander could end up leaving the Catalan club to seek playing time and continue growing.
His season hasn't been the best, but Barcelona still believes in his potential and in the enormous talent the Cantabrian footballer has. Hansi Flick wants to see him elsewhere, with playing time, continuity, and performing at full capacity.