Ferran Torres: Playing For Enrique And Guardiola Helped Me Adapt To Barca's DNA
JAKARTA - Ferran Torres says he wants to make an immediate impact for Barcelona and is ready to play since missing in October due to a fracture in his right leg.
"I'll be ready in less than two weeks," Torres said at his official introduction at Camp Nou.
"Today was a great day for me. Playing for two coaches who hail from Barcelona, like Luis Enrique and Pep Guardiola, has helped me adapt to the Barca DNA. I'm looking forward to putting myself under coach Xavi Hernandez ," added the 21-year-old.
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The striker has signed a contract until June 2027, with a release clause of one billion euros.
Financial details of Torres' transfer were not disclosed, but British and Spanish media reported that Barcelona had agreed to pay around 55 million euros.
Torres returned to Spain having joined City from Valencia in August 2020 and made 43 appearances for the English side in all competitions, scoring 16 goals. With the Spanish national team, Tores has scored 12 goals in 22 matches.
"This is a dream. We all know Barca. I will give everything I have in me to take Barca to where it deserves," Torres said.
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"I am almost fit and ready to play. The injury is almost healed and soon I will try my best to bring joy to our supporters."