Ferran Torres has been fortunate enough to work with some of the best managers in the game after playing under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City and Hansi Flick at Barcelona.
The Spain star is currently enjoying the best season of his senior career at Barcelona after scoring 19 goals in all competitions.
[He’s now been talking about his role as a striker](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2025/4/3/24400234/mateu-alemanys-ferran-torres-prediction-resurfaces-after-barcelona-star-hits-form) and says that Pep Guardiola is the man who made him realise [he could play that position](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2025/3/14/24385782/ferran-torres-i-can-be-barcelonas-starting-striker).
> “I never thought I could be a 9 until I started with Pep. And Hansi also helped me a lot,” he told El Pais.
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> “I’m not a typical 9 either. All my life I was out wide, and now is where I think I best take advantage of my qualities.”
Torres then went on to talk about the two men and explained how Flick differs from Guardiola.
> “They are winners and they know how to manage a top team. But Flick is closer, interested in how you are in everything,” he added.
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> “And something very important: he gives a lot of love to those who play less, so that they do not lose motivation and are ready when their time comes. This season has helped me to confirm that I am a 9.”
Flick’s management of his squad this season has been impressive, with players such as Torres, Fermin Lopez and Eric Garcia having all come into the team when needed and provided important contributions.