Ferran Torres has reportedly passed his Barcelona medical ahead of his £55million switch to the Nou Camp once the January transfer window opens.
Torres, 21, was viewed as Barcelona's top target next month with new boss Xavi desperate for a new striker after Sergio Aguero was forced into a shock retirement as a result of a heart issue.
Last week, City sanctioned a £55m move for the young Spaniard, with former Barca boss Pep Guardiola unwilling to obstruct a move to Catalonia for the versatile forward capable of playing across the front three.
Torres shared a video on Boxing Day training at former club Valencia's base, and Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo reports that he has passed his medical as he inches closer to securing his switch.
The Spanish international was pictured arriving in Barcelona on Monday morning, as reporters and photographers swamped the talented youngster to catch a glimpse of him ahead of his move.
The same Spanish outlet reports that the move is set to be completed later today and Torres will be officially unveiled at the Nou Camp on Tuesday.
Torres is reported to have told fans in Spain that he is 'very excited' about completing his move to Catalonia, having pined for the move for some time now.
Earlier this year, Barca announced debts eclipsing the £1billion mark and senior players such as Gerard Pique, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba have already taken salary cuts to help ease the club's financial strains.
Lionel Messi left last summer after the Spanish side were unable to meet his financial demands over a contract extension. The Argentine has since moved to Paris Saint Germain.
Christopher_Robin
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A wonderful, wonderful signing and I'm glad it's happened. There's no way I thought this could happen. I'm elated. Thank goodness.
MichaelFroliam
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musbimrsy
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Probably a good move for Torres but definitely a bad move for Barca they clearly need upgrades in striker position and need even more upgrades in their defense.I mean it's not my problem since I'm a Real fan but 55 millions is still too much for a position you don't need to improve that much.
Tieaekpru
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Why always winger??? We want striker
Messi890trilla
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Let be sincere 65 million euros for ferran Torres is too much
hapbmsuy
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man utd fans are shameless, first you're one of the biggest clubs that have regularly play in this Europa league and only won it once from 2010 to date, second you're also out of the top 4 teams in the premier league, yet you're here posting your shameless comments on Barcelona. besides you've everything including Ronaldo in your team what have you been doing while liverpool, man city and many other clubs trash you🤷♂️
yuukay
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also remember Tottenham have games in hand too... if they win theirs too, the will still be above you in top 4... you are talking about rising again and you feel Barca is not working on rising again too... let the stable clubs like Real n City do the mockery, not a fellow struggling one like United...
Willxm
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Probably a good move for Torres but definitely a bad move for Barca they clearly need upgrades in striker position and need even more upgrades in their defense.I mean it's not my problem since I'm a Real fan but 55 millions is still too much for a position you don't need to improve that much.
He plays a versatile role... He could play as a 9 or a winger