FC Barcelona’s focus may be off the transfer market this winter, but behind the scenes, Deco’s project continues to take shape. The sporting director is prioritizing contract renewals over signings, and Ferran Torres is next in line.
Once Eric Garcia finalizes his extension, Deco is said to plan to open talks with Torres about a new deal that would keep him at the club well beyond his current 2027 contract. The 25-year-old forward has become a key piece for Hansi Flick, leading the line during Robert
Lewandowski’s injury absence, until Torres himself was injured.
The potential renewal signals a clear intent from Barcelona to continue building with players already in the system. Frenkie de Jong has committed his future, Eric Garcia is expected to follow, and Torres, who just a season ago was fighting for minutes, now represents the club’s belief in internal growth.
Torres’ resurgence has been one of the most notable under Flick. Once labeled inconsistent and linked with a Premier League return, the “Tiburón” has rediscovered his scoring touch and pressing intensity. His improvement has been so marked that even when Lewandowski returns, Torres is expected to retain a role in attack – whether as a starter or off the bench.
Looking further ahead, Barcelona know the Polish striker’s time at Camp Nou is winding down: his contract expires next summer, and no extension is currently planned. Barcelona and their scouting team are monitoring potential replacements, with names like Dusan Vlahović and Fisnik Asllani circulating. Still, the plan is clear: Ferran Torres will remain a part of the squad, whether as a starter or as competition for a new arrival.
