Speculation surrounding the future of Torres had previously intensified just before the player commenced his World Cup campaign. When pressed for confirmation regarding the rumoured interest from the Ligue 1 giants and the prospects of a new contract at Camp Nou, he chose to remain tight-lipped, shifting his focus entirely to international duty.
Torres offered a brief remark when questioned about his future at Barcelona: "I see myself playing the match against Cape Verde tomorrow." He later added in a separate instance: "I don't know, and I don't care. The important thing is getting the three points. External matters aren't important right now."