Ferran Torres unveiled by Barcelona, says will get better from fractured foot in lower than two weeks

Barcelona unveiled ahead Ferran Torres after he was signed from Manchester City on a contract that runs until June 2027 with a launch clause of 1 billion Euros. Torres has signed a contract until June 2027. (Reuters Photo)HIGHLIGHTSTorres mentioned that it was his dream to be enjoying for BarcelonaTorres was reportedly signed for a payment of round 55 million EurosBarcelona’s attacking prowess was weakened by the departure of Messi and Aguero’s retirementBarcelona unveiled new signing Ferran Torres at Camp Nou on Monday and the previous Manchester City striker mentioned he was able to get going after being sidelined since October with a fractured foot.

“I’ll be ready in less than two weeks,” the 21-year-old Spaniard, who suffered a minor fracture on his proper foot throughout final yr’s Nations League marketing campaign, instructed lots of of Barca supporters current on the unveiling.”Today is a great day for me. Having played for two coaches with Barcelona roots, like Luis Enrique and Pep Guardiola, has helped me to adapt to the Barca DNA. I’m looking forward to putting myself under Xavi Hernandez’s orders.”The striker signed a contract till June 2027, with a launch clause of 1 billion euros.Financial particulars of the deal weren’t disclosed however British and Spanish media reported that Barcelona had agreed a switch payment of round 55 million euros ($62.5 million), with an additional 10 million euros in add-ons.Torres returns to Spain after becoming a member of City from Valencia in August 2020 and made 43 appearances for the English top-flight aspect in all competitions, scoring 16 targets.”This is a dream. We all know the kind of club Barca are. I’m going to give everything I have inside of me to take Barca where they deserve,” mentioned Torres, who has scored 12 targets in 22 internationals.”I’m almost fit and ready to play. The injury is almost healed and soon I’ll try my best to give joy to our supporters.”Barcelona have been compelled to permit their all-time main scorer Lionel Messi to go away the membership final yr attributable to “financial and structural obstacles” and have money owed of greater than 1.35 billion euros.Barcelona’s attacking choices have been weakened additional with the retirement of Argentine ahead Sergio Aguero on the age of 33 final month attributable to a coronary heart situation.Barcelona climbed two locations to fifth in LaLiga on Sunday after a poor begin to the marketing campaign which resulted within the sacking of coach Ronald Koeman, with former membership captain Xavi Hernandez taking on the reins in November.Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.