Manchester City have reportedly reached an agreement with Barcelona to sell Ferran Torres. The Spaniard will become a Barcelona player in the near future after the Blaugrana reached an agreement to sign him from Manchester City. The 21-year-old has been linked with the Catalan giants in recent weeks. Barcelona coach Xavi identified the Citizens star as one of his main targets ahead of the January transfer window. Barcelona have agreed to pay an initial 55 million euros in advance, with an additional 10 million euros. The report adds that Barca were able to pay for the transfer despite financial problems, as the club had just received a bank loan. Torres is said to have informed City manager Pep Guardiola of his desire to move to Camp Nou and return to his homeland. He has just 18 months moved to Manchester from Valencia for around £20 million. Torres believes he has a better chance at Barcelona. The Citizens are ready to let him go as they already have plenty of attacking options. Torres, who is currently suffering from a broken leg, has made 43 appearances in all competitions for City, scoring 16 goals and providing four assists. However, few are aware of the interesting facts that accompanied his move from Manchester City to Barcelona. The following are his notes compiled from Marca:
Installment 4 times
Ferran Torres was brought in by Manchester City from Valencia, one and a half years ago with a dowry of 23 million euros, equivalent to Rp. 369 billion. He managed to lead The Citizen to win the Premier League season 2020/2021. This time he will be in Barcelona uniform with a unique payment. The Catalans had to spend 55 million euros in four installments. Barcelona initially offered 40 million euros for Ferran, but City insisted on asking for 70 million euros. Finally the two parties have reached an agreement for the Catalans to pay 55 million euros divided in four installments, the first of which will be paid next summer.
Bonus for Manchester City
The Premier League champions had to lose Ferran Torres, who contributed to the Premier League title last season. But The Citizen get another advantage in the form of money in the deal to move Torres to Barca. Manchester City will get a bonus of 10 million euros from Barcelona, if Ferran Torres appears brilliant. Especially if he manages to bring Barca to win the Champions League and appears 70 percent for the Blaugrana. The bonus also applies if Ferran Torres wins the Ballon d'Or, wins the golden boot, until he is sold by Barca for more than 100 million euros.
Valencia Joins in the Splash
Not only Manchester City and Barcelona who have benefited from the transfer of Ferran Torres. But also Valencia, Ferran Torres' old club who also received a bonus. Valencia also received 10 percent of the transfer fee involving Ferran Torres. Then Valencia received 2.2 million euros, as well as compensation for their academy products, which means that the final fee will exceed three million euros.
Xavi's Main Target
Coach Xavi Hernandez has wanted Ferran Torres for a long time to be recruited by Barcelona. Several forwards have been made on Barcelona's list of signings, but Ferran is Xavi Hernandez's main target. Negotiations between the two clubs did not go smoothly at first, but with the help of the Spain international, a deal was almost reached. Ferran thanks Pep Guardiola for giving him the opportunity to play in the Premier League, but his desire is to return to Spain and play for the Blaugrana.
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