‘Why not?’ – Barcelona ahead assured he may be the main man in assault

Forward of Barcelona’s all-important La Liga encounter in opposition to Atletico Madrid this weekend, Ferran Torres has confidently claimed that he may be the beginning centre-forward for Hansi Flick’s workforce.

The 25-year-old Spanish worldwide is on observe to having fun with his best-ever season by way of objectives, having already netted 11 instances – simply two shy of his highest tally of 13 whereas at Manchester Metropolis.

Whereas he isn’t an everyday starter for Flick, Ferran, most of the time, has come up clutch in key moments after taking the sector instead.

Prepared for an even bigger position

In an interview with TV3 (h/t Mundo Deportivo), Ferran put himself ahead as Barcelona’s future beginning striker. The previous Valencia and Manchester Metropolis participant insisted he is able to embrace the problem of main the membership’s assault.

“I’ve confidence in myself and I may be the first-choice centre-forward for FC Barcelona, why not?” stated Ferran.

Ferran able to take up an even bigger position. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Pictures)

So sturdy is his self-belief that Ferran welcomed the concept of Barcelona signing a brand new striker to exchange Robert Lewandowski within the medium-to-long time period.

“If the membership really feel they should search for one other participant, fantastic, however I’m fantastic with competitors,” he harassed.

Ferran has been a dependable objective scorer when stepping in for Lewandowski. In 31 appearances this season, most of which have come instead, he has registered 11 objectives and three assists in 1,105 minutes of play, proving his effectiveness in entrance of objective.

A lot in order that, Barcelona director Deco is contemplating opening talks to resume the 25-year-old’s contract, along with his present one expiring in 2027.