Pablo Torre will leave FC Barcelona this summer. This seems to be the only thing that is clear at the moment, as although his signing for Mallorca seemed a done deal, last-minute interest from several teams has led the player to ask for time to think about the best decision for his future. The player has played less than 400 minutes with the Azulgrana under Hansi Flick and is clear that wherever he goes, it must be to play and be a key player in order to continue growing as a player.
No role at Barça
Pablo Torre has had few opportunities with Hansi Flick. The player ended the season having played only 12 games. However, in the 373 minutes he did play, he scored four goals and provided three assists. His lack of playing time is due to the fierce competition in midfield, with players such as Casadó, Gavi, Fermín López, Dani Olmo, and others.
A few weeks ago, the player spoke about the situation he has experienced this season under the German coach. “We had a chat and he told me it was difficult to get minutes, but I already knew that, he didn’t need to tell me. But in the end, you hold on to the hope of making the most of every minute you get. Football is a game with a lot of injuries and you have to be ready to be there. It was a decision I made together with my family, my parents, my agents…“ As for the number of minutes he played, the player was adamant and lashed out at the coach. ”I don’t think I was out of place when I was on the field. These are things the coach chooses, it’s true that there were no injuries and so it’s also very difficult for him to choose. I respect his decisions, but many times I haven’t understood them. There was a lot of competition and it was difficult to get in, but I think that part wasn’t fair either, and I told him that in a conversation we had. When I played, I played very well and I think I deserved much more,” he explained.
Mallorca very keen on the player
The list of suitors for the young Cantabrian was extensive, but everything indicates that his destination will be Jagoba Arrasate’s Mallorca, which has been the quickest to close the deal for the player, who will arrive at Son Moix for a fee of around €5 million. The coach of the Bermellón team has been personally involved in the signing as he has great confidence in the young player’s potential. The coach has made it clear to him that he will be an important player, which has convinced the player, or at least that was the case until the arrival of new suitors who are making him think twice.
Ajax and Marseille enter the scene
In principle, staying in LaLiga and playing for the Mallorcan team is his first choice, but the Cantabrian has asked for time to think carefully about his future. According to Sport, both Ajax and Marseille have entered the bidding for the player. For the club, these are two more interesting options as they could get more out of the deal, but they have always wanted the player to choose his destination. What seems clear is that Mallorca cannot enter into a bidding war and will maintain its offer of five million. Key days lie ahead for the future of a player whom Barça wants to keep under control with a buy-back option.