Luis Enrique’s Barcelona pipeline to Paris

Ferran Torres’ arrival at Paris Saint‑Germain has strengthened a clear trend: Luis Enrique continues to draw heavily from his Barcelona past. The Spanish forward, signed for around €50 million, is now the fourth player with Barça roots to join PSG since Enrique took charge. Ousmane Dembélé was the first, becoming a central figure in the Parisian project after arriving in 2023. Arnau Tenas followed on a free transfer, a move driven directly by Enrique’s trust in the goalkeeper. Pedro Fernández then made the switch in January for €8.2 million.

Torres, who previously worked with Enrique during his spell as Spain’s national coach, has already expressed admiration for him. According to Mundo Deportivo, the connection between Barcelona and PSG has grown stronger under Enrique, even if the flow of talent has been strictly one‑way. With Torres now added to the list, the Spanish coach’s influence on PSG’s recruitment strategy is more evident than ever.