The exit operation at Barça is underway and is gaining momentum every day. The good results have brought calm to Camp Nou. However, Laporta and Deco can't afford to let their guard down.
Barça needs to sell before signing new players, so several footballers must leave for new names to arrive. There are several candidates to leave this summer, and names like Ansu Fati or Héctor Fort are on the list. They're not the only ones who could say goodbye soon.
Ferran Torres closes the exit door with his best season since arriving at Barça
Ferran has been one of the surprises of the year and has had his best season, where his performance hasn't gone unnoticed with 19 goals. Aston Villa and AC Milan have inquired about signing him, but Barça's position is clear: Ferran Torres is not for sale and they trust him as an important piece.
Both Deco and Hansi Flick value his versatility. He can play in all three attacking positions and his commitment is total, even coming off the bench. Therefore, it seems difficult to imagine a possible farewell for Ferran Torres.
Laporta and Deco speed up a departure to free up space in the attack
Due to his great season, the sporting management wants to free up space so Ferran Torres can get more minutes. This season, in less than 2,000 minutes, he has scored 19 goals, so next year he should improve his numbers. To achieve this, the solution seems close.
One of the strikers who has counted the least for Hansi Flick this year is very close to leaving: we're talking about Pau Víctor. His role as Lewandowski's backup hasn't fully convinced. Strong interest has emerged from Mestalla.
Pau Víctor is linked to Valencia and Ferran Torres gains prominence
Valencia have shown interest in Pau Víctor and Barça will give the green light to the operation. If nothing changes, he will go on loan to Mestalla in the coming weeks. There, he would have the opportunity to prove his worth with more continuity, where they've already approved the operation.
This departure will leave Ferran Torres as the only clear backup for the starters. Raphinha, Lewandowski, and Lamine will have less competition on the bench. Ferran will gain even more prominence.
Ansu and Pau Víctor clear the way for Ferran Torres
With Ansu Fati also very close to leaving, everything is falling into place. Ferran will remain the main offensive alternative. Flick wants to make the most of his versatility.
Flick knows Ferran can make a difference and he has worked well in silence, without complaining about his minutes. Now he could reap the rewards of his effort.
Laporta values his attitude and wants him to stay. With more space in the starting eleven, everything indicates that the next one will be his season. Ferran Torres is ready to take a step forward.