In the beginning of the season, it appeared like this may very well be Pablo Torre’s breakthrough yr at Barcelona.
The younger midfielder, who spent the earlier marketing campaign on mortgage at Girona, capitalised on early-season accidents to safe a spot within the crew, however because the season progressed, his involvement diminished considerably.
Certainly, up to now this season, he has performed simply 373 minutes throughout 12 matches, scoring 4 objectives and offering three assists.
Every time he has featured, Torre has made a decisive affect on the crew’s offensive play. Nevertheless, Hansi Flick has constantly opted for different gamers, a lot of whom have not too long ago signed long-term contracts, leaving the teenager’s future unsure.
Barcelona’s plans with Torre
Now, in response to SPORT, Barcelona stay satisfied of Torre’s expertise and are eager to increase his contract by no less than yet another yr, in order that he can exit on mortgage and show his talents with the hope of returning stronger sooner or later.
If Torre doesn’t conform to a contract extension, the membership are ready to facilitate a everlasting switch this summer season.
Torre stayed at Barcelona final summer season after each the sporting administration and Hansi Flick requested him to proceed. There have by no means been any issues about his professionalism or potential – the difficulty is just the excessive degree of competitors in midfield.
What does the long run maintain for Torre? (Picture by Eric Alonso/Getty Pictures)
In January, the Blaugrana opened the door for a mortgage transfer to provide him extra enjoying time. A number of golf equipment, together with Actual Betis, Celta Vigo, Valencia, and varied overseas groups, expressed curiosity, however Torre selected to remain on the membership till June.
Barcelona are clear that they don’t need Torre to enter the ultimate yr of his contract with out having prolonged his deal.
The membership’s plan is to supply a short-term extension earlier than loaning him out to permit him to realize extra expertise. The purpose is both to extend his market worth or put together him for a first-team position from 2026 onwards.
Discussions are ongoing, and early indications counsel that Torre is open to staying at Barcelona – however provided that there’s a clear and well-defined sporting undertaking.
One different being thought-about is a shared switch the place Barcelona retain a portion of his rights or features a buy-back clause. Sporting director Deco is raring to resolve the matter earlier than June, aiming to seek out the most effective answer for each the participant and the membership.
It’s unlikely that Torre will obtain extra enjoying time for the rest of the marketing campaign until La Liga is set sooner than anticipated, permitting Flick to reward fringe gamers.