La Masia never stops producing talents with virtually limitless potential. The list is long, and the latest to join it is the full-back Jofre Torrents. He stood out last season in the reserve team and has been drafted by Hansi Flick for the tour in Asia. He has had minutes on the field and has replied with great performances, which has sparked the interest of several teams, especially from Spain.
Unexpected call
"Estadio Deportivo" has reported that Jofre Torrents hasn't stopped receiving offers in recent weeks. The latest has come from Betis, interested in strengthening its left flank. What Manuel Pellegrini's team wants is to bring in the youth product as an alternative to Junior Firpo, who is currently alone in the position.
The situation is far from simple at Benito Villamarín, which is working on parting ways with Ricardo Rodríguez.
Taking advantage of the good historical relations with Barcelona, Betis has reached out about Torrents. They have requested his loan for this season, guaranteeing him minutes in LaLiga and the chance to grow at the top level, with the possibility of also playing in European competition.
Joan Laporta's response
"Madrid-Barcelona" has learned that from Barça the response has been clear: Jofre Torrents is staying. "For now, he's not available," Laporta said directly. The trust in the youth product is absolute, with the intention of keeping him involved with the first team for much of the season.
Iñigo Martínez's departure to Saudi Arabia has changed his situation. He was expected to develop in the reserve team, but he will stay with the first team. Torrents will become Balde's regular backup, while Gerard Martín will be permanently converted to a left-sided center-back.
He is a raw talent and the club wants to shape him under Hansi Flick. Even though relations with Betis are very good, this is a truly special case.
He is untouchable
At 18, the projection for Jofre Torrents is tremendous. He has a contract until 2028 and is considered untouchable. During the season, the club will work on a long-term renewal, fully integrating him into Hansi Flick's plans.
This way, everyone knows: neither Betis nor any other club. Torrents is untouchable and Joan Laporta has made that clear.