Hansi Flick is facing his second season in charge of Barça with clear ideas and very specific demands. The German coach wants to build a competitive squad capable of fighting for every title. To achieve this, he has pushed for several reinforcements to raise the quality of each line.
It's no secret that Barça is looking for a "9" for when Lewandowski decides to step aside. In this regard, it's true that Rashford has just arrived at Camp Nou, but the club wants more. Deco and Laporta want to bring in a world-class striker, which would raise the level of the squad, but would leave Ferran Torres in a very difficult position.
Ferran Torres doesn't let his guard down
The Valencian striker has performed well at decisive moments and hopes to establish himself in Flick's system. Even so, his future will be conditioned by external moves. Ferran Torres, no matter how well he does, will have to compete for a starting spot.
For weeks, Barça's sporting management has been exploring different attacking profiles. One of the names that's been mentioned most strongly is Gyökeres, but there's also been a lot of talk about the Catalan club's top favorite: Alexander Isak.
Alexander Isak, from Barça to Saudi Arabia, deal almost done: Ferran Torres celebrates
Although his arrival at Camp Nou seemed more than a real possibility, everything has changed in the last few hours. Alexander Isak, Newcastle's striker, is negotiating with a club from Saudi Arabia. The figures are so high that they could close the deal within days.
The Swedish striker was on Barça's radar, but Saudi interest has sped up his departure from the European scene, which is a relief for Ferran Torres. Alexander Isak's move to Saudi Arabia is very positive news for the "7" culé. If Barça had signed him, Ferran would have been relegated to a secondary role, but now the Valencian will be able to compete for a spot in the starting eleven.
Ferran Torres faces a decisive season at Barça
Flick trusts his performance if he keeps his focus and improves his numbers in front of goal. Ferran has had a great season statistically, but the German knows he can still do better.
Hansi Flick has prioritized balance in the locker room, knowing that bringing in too many new profiles can break positive dynamics. The pressure to sign decreases and trust is reinforced in those who've replied well.
With no new names to take away his prominence, Ferran Torres knows this season could mark a turning point in his career. He has the coaching staff's trust and the opportunity to be important from the start. While Isak negotiates his future in Arabia, Ferran smiles and focuses on making the most of every minute.