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Barcelona to hold crucial meeting with Spanish forward after World Cup heroics

FC Barcelona are set to hold talks with Ferran Torres next week as the club looks to clarify the forward’s future following his unforgettable contribution to Spain’s World Cup triumph.

Ferran capped off the tournament by scoring the winning goal against Argentina in the final, becoming the latest Barcelona player to deliver Spain a World Cup after Andres Iniesta’s iconic strike in 2010.

According to [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20260720/1004208388/cumbre-barca-ferran-torres-proxima-semana.html), Barca want to meet the 26-year-old once he has had time to recover from nearly two months with the national team and the celebrations that followed.

The meeting comes at a key moment, with Ferran entering the final year of his contract while attracting strong interest from Paris Saint-Germain.

Barcelona still see Ferran as an important part of Hansi Flick’s plans, especially with the club yet to sign Robert Lewandowski’s long-term successor.

However, the situation is far from straightforward.

Barca are not expected to begin formal renewal talks until September because extending Ferran’s contract would trigger an additional €8million payment to Manchester City under the terms of his original transfer.

That financial complication means next week’s discussions are expected to focus primarily on the player’s intentions rather than an immediate contract extension.

The timing is also significant because Ferran’s market value has risen considerably after his World Cup performances.

Beyond his decisive goal in the final, he also produced the assist that helped Spain eliminate Portugal, underlining the consistency that has defined his international campaign.

From Barcelona’s perspective, the club remain calm despite the growing speculation.

PSG continue to monitor the situation closely, but Barca know Ferran’s value has increased and would expect a significantly higher fee than before the World Cup if a transfer became a realistic possibility.

The upcoming meeting should provide the first real indication of how the rest of Ferran’s summer will unfold.

Whether it leads towards a future at Barcelona or opens the door to a move elsewhere, the conversation is likely to shape one of the club’s biggest decisions before the transfer window closes.

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