Ferran Torres returned from the World Cup as a Spanish hero, but his success could make one of FC Barcelona’s biggest summer decisions even more complicated.
The 26-year-old scored the winning goal against Argentina in the final and was named MVP of the match, adding a historic moment to an already impressive season at club level.
[According to MARCA](https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2026/07/20/mundial-revaloriza-ferran-torres-problemas-renovacion-barca.html#google_vignette), Barcelona and Ferran have still not formally started negotiations over his future, despite his contract expiring in June 2027. The two parties are expected to meet soon after previously agreeing to discuss the situation following the World Cup.
Ferran featured in all eight of Spain’s matches at the tournament, providing the decisive assist against Portugal before scoring the goal that delivered his country’s second World Cup.
That followed a strong 2025-26 campaign with Barcelona in which he recorded 21 goals and three assists across 49 appearances.
His performances have inevitably strengthened his position. Paris Saint-Germain are among the clubs interested, while other teams in Spain and elsewhere in Europe are also monitoring the situation.
For Barcelona, that creates an interesting dilemma. Ferran is now worth considerably more than he was before the World Cup, making a potential sale increasingly attractive from a financial perspective.
Renewal is not necessarily straightforward either. Barca would reportedly owe Manchester City €8 million if Ferran extends his contract, while any improved deal would also have consequences for the club’s financial fair play position.
At the same time, selling a player who has just produced his best season and scored the winning goal in a World Cup final would be a major sporting decision.
Barcelona cannot allow the situation to drift for too long. With only one year remaining on his contract, the club must either reach an agreement over a renewal or seriously consider the market while Ferran’s value is at its highest.
The World Cup has given both sides more leverage. Ferran can negotiate from the strongest position of his Barcelona career, while the club can demand a significant fee if he decides to leave.
Deco and Joan Laporta now have an important conversation ahead. What once looked like a relatively straightforward contract decision has suddenly become one of the defining questions of Barcelona’s summer.