Pablo Torre, one of the most promising young talents at Barcelona, has made an unexpected decision in his career. Although he had offers from clubs that will play in the Champions League this season, the Cantabrian has chosen a different path.
A talent eager for more minutes
Pablo Torre arrived at BarƧa with great excitement, but the reality is that his role in the first team has been limited. Last season, he played only 561 min. (561 minutes) across 14 official matches in LaLiga, Copa del Rey, and Champions.
During that time, he scored four goals and provided three assists, with brilliant moments such as his brace against Sevilla. However, he hasn't had the consistency he needs to unlock his full potential.
The main problem lies in the strong competition in the blaugrana midfield. With players like De Jong, Gavi, FermĆn, and other highly regarded academy graduates, opportunities for Torre are very scarce. That's why the young man decided that the best thing for his career was to look for a new team where he could be a key player and grow.
They said Ajax and Champions, but Torre said no
The European market quickly turned its attention to Pablo Torre. One of the most notable interested parties was Ajax of Amsterdam, a club with an attractive project that will play in the Champions League this season. For many, it seemed like the ideal option for a young talented player: a competitive team in Europe with a tradition of developing young players.
Surprisingly, Pablo Torre turned down Ajax's offer. He preferred not to embark on a European adventure and chose to stay in Spain to have more stability and playing time. This has caused surprise, since most young players dream of playing in the Champions League as soon as possible.
Mallorca, the new destination with a solid project
The team that has finally convinced Pablo Torre is Mallorca. The Balearic club has advanced in negotiations with Barcelona and the player, and there is already an agreement for him to join next season.
The deal is based on the transfer of 50% of Torre's rights, for an approximate value of 5 million euros. In addition, BarƧa keeps a buy-back clause, between 10 and 12 million, to bring the player back if his value increases.
This formula satisfies both parties: Mallorca gains a promising talent and Barcelona keeps the option to sign him again. For Pablo, Mallorca represents the opportunity to be a starter, grow in a competitive environment, and have the trust he needs to take a definitive step forward in his career.