Pablo Torre's situation at Barça has become unsustainable. The young Cantabrian midfielder, who arrived at the club with high expectations, has had virtually no playing time this season. The excess of players in midfield has been decisive for his lack of prominence.
Despite his technical quality and vision of the game, the overcrowding in the center of the field has condemned Torre to a marginal role. The sporting management, together with the coaching staff, believe that the best thing for his development is to look for a move where he can have consistency and playing time. His name is already on the table as one of the most likely departures for next season.
Ansu Fati and Pau Víctor, other names on the way out
Along with Pablo Torre, other players are also likely to leave Barça. One of the clearest cases is Ansu Fati, who isn't part of the coach's plans for next season. Everything indicates that his destination could be Ligue 1, specifically AS Monaco, which has already shown interest in signing him on loan.
Another similar case is Pau Víctor, a reserve team striker who has had little prominence in the first team. Although his future isn't decided, the arrival of Nico Williams and the growing competition in the attack make a move in search of playing time seem the most logical. The club is considering a loan or a transfer with a buy-back option.
Freeing up wage bill, a priority for Nico Williams's signing
These moves aren't only due to sporting decisions, but also economic ones. Barça urgently needs to free up wage bill in order to register Nico Williams, whose signing is practically done. The club must comply with La Liga's financial fair play requirements, and to do so, it needs to lighten its squad.
The departures of players such as Ansu Fati, Pablo Torre, and Pau Víctor are part of this economic adjustment strategy. The more salaries leave the locker room, the more room the club will have to register new signings and operate normally in the summer market.
Sevilla and Mallorca want him
Returning to Pablo Torre's case, everything suggests that his move won't be abroad, but within La Liga. Both Sevilla and Mallorca have shown strong interest in acquiring his services. Both clubs see in him an opportunity to add young talent with potential.
While Barça considers which option is best for his development, Pablo Torre is still waiting for a resolution. The decision could be made in days, since the club wants to finalize all departures before Nico's signing is completed.