Pep Guardiola has admitted that Ferran Torres is indeed close to a move to Barcelona after being asked about the current rumors at his pre-match press conference on Thursday.
The Catalan giants are reportedly set to land Torres for a fee of €55 million plus €10m in variables in the January transfer window.
Guardiola says it’s not quite a done deal but the two clubs aren’t too far apart now.
“It is not official yet. I know they are negotiating and that it is close,” he said. “That is all. When the clubs announce it, it will be done.”
“Paperworks completed with #MCFC in the last 24 hours. Contract approved including bonuses in case of titles in the next five years. Ferrán Torres will be announced soon as new Barça player File folderHandshake #FCB. After Ferrán deal agreed, Hakim Ziyech will not join Barça in January” Fabrizio Romano tweeted.
