Jofre Torrents has signed with FC Barcelona until 2028. The 18-year-old left-back , who has proved himself at La Masia , has impressed the Barcelona coaching staff . Pocketing a new contract not only indicates the club’s faith in the kid but also a tactic to prevent any overtures from other European giants.
Jofre Torrents' journey through adversity and rise to prominenceJofre Torrents was born on January 28, 2007, in La Selva del Camp, Spain, and he joined Barcelona's youth academy in 2018. He suffered a cruciate ligament tear during an international match in September 2023 and was out for the whole season. In a display of resilience, Torrents impressively bounced back in the 2024–25 season, being promoted to the U19s and appearing for FC Barcelona Atletic in March 2025.
The way he plays, his runs into the box, the crosses, pinned one-on-one, are strong. Although he suffered a hamstring injury in early 2025, which was another setback, Torrents recovered his form and once again displayed his never-say-die on-field talents.
FC Barcelona’s commitment and prospects Barcelona's gesture to tie Torrents to the club until 2028 suggests they see a future first-team player in him. The actions of the club's hierarchy and staff, among them President Joan Laporta and Sporting Director Deco, were crucial in achieving this agreement, at a time when clubs, including Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, and AS Roma had expressed interest in poaching the young forward.
The fact that Torrents is training with the senior side under coach Hansi Flick is further evidence of their intentions. Impressing at the highest level will not come immediately; the path to regular participation with the first team is blocked, but he's there or thereabouts.
Torrents' role in the next generation of La Masia graduatesJofre Torrents began a revolution and a boom generation of La Masia talent that FC Barcelona continues to use in their long-term planning and strategic direction. With youth development more of a priority for the club at the moment, so they can rebuild sustainably and carry on their footballing philosophy, Torrents is something of a poster boy for this approach. His hard work, maturity, as well as his technical ability, have been commended by coaches and fellow players, with many at the club feeling as though he may have what it takes to occupy a place in the first team’s backline in coming seasons.
Also Read: Barcelona vs Real Madrid La Liga Highlights: FC Barcelona beat Real Madrid 4-3 in high-stakes El Clasico
Jofre Torrents' journey through adversity and rise to prominenceJofre Torrents was born on January 28, 2007, in La Selva del Camp, Spain, and he joined Barcelona's youth academy in 2018. He suffered a cruciate ligament tear during an international match in September 2023 and was out for the whole season. In a display of resilience, Torrents impressively bounced back in the 2024–25 season, being promoted to the U19s and appearing for FC Barcelona Atletic in March 2025.
✍️ Jofre Torrents, azulgrana hasta el 2028
— Barça Atlètic (@FCBarcelonaB) May 13, 2025
🔗 Todos los detalles 👉🏼 https://t.co/6G6Nsad1KC
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The way he plays, his runs into the box, the crosses, pinned one-on-one, are strong. Although he suffered a hamstring injury in early 2025, which was another setback, Torrents recovered his form and once again displayed his never-say-die on-field talents.
FC Barcelona’s commitment and prospects Barcelona's gesture to tie Torrents to the club until 2028 suggests they see a future first-team player in him. The actions of the club's hierarchy and staff, among them President Joan Laporta and Sporting Director Deco, were crucial in achieving this agreement, at a time when clubs, including Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, and AS Roma had expressed interest in poaching the young forward.
The fact that Torrents is training with the senior side under coach Hansi Flick is further evidence of their intentions. Impressing at the highest level will not come immediately; the path to regular participation with the first team is blocked, but he's there or thereabouts.
Torrents' role in the next generation of La Masia graduatesJofre Torrents began a revolution and a boom generation of La Masia talent that FC Barcelona continues to use in their long-term planning and strategic direction. With youth development more of a priority for the club at the moment, so they can rebuild sustainably and carry on their footballing philosophy, Torrents is something of a poster boy for this approach. His hard work, maturity, as well as his technical ability, have been commended by coaches and fellow players, with many at the club feeling as though he may have what it takes to occupy a place in the first team’s backline in coming seasons.
Also Read: Barcelona vs Real Madrid La Liga Highlights: FC Barcelona beat Real Madrid 4-3 in high-stakes El Clasico
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