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Ferran Torres: \"The only one I can't bring with me is Pedri\"

Ferran Torres is off to a flying start at Paris Saint-Germain with seven goals in six matches. The Spanish forward opened up on El Hormiguero about settling into the French capital, his bond with Luis Enrique and the challenges of switching clubs. Joking about former teammates, he admitted the only one he could not take to Paris was Pedri.

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Ferran Torres playing for Paris Saint-Germain during a Ligue 1 match.
Ferran Torres playing for Paris Saint-Germain during a Ligue 1 match.

Ferran Torres has become one of the standout names at the start of the Paris Saint-Germain season. The 26-year-old forward left Barcelona in the latest summer transfer window and his arrival in France could hardly have been more emphatic: seven goals in his first six official matches under Luis Enrique. Speaking on El Hormiguero, the Spanish international reflected on his early weeks in Paris and admitted that the hardest part of the move is not on the pitch but off it — the house move itself.

  • Ferran Torres has scored seven goals in six games for PSG.
  • He highlighted the difficulty of moving to Paris and joked about not being able to bring Pedri with him.
  • He described Luis Enrique as his \"footballing father\" and admitted he is finding French lessons tough.
  • He avoided taking a clear stance on the Ballon d'Or, though he would prefer a Spanish winner.
  • PSG sit sixth in Ligue 1 with two wins, two draws and one defeat.

Ferran Torres and his arrival at PSG: a major summer statement

The transfer of Ferran Torres to Paris Saint-Germain became one of the most high-profile deals of the summer market. After several seasons at Barcelona, the Foios-born striker accepted the challenge of joining a project with maximum European demands. His adaptation to the new dressing room has been immediate, boosted by the trust of Luis Enrique, whom he regards as a mentor on the pitch.

It is hard: one day you are here and the next you are packing your bags. The only one I can't bring with me is Pedri.

With that remark, the forward summed up the toughest part of landing in the French capital. The nod to his former Barcelona teammate, with whom he shares a close bond, drew smiles on set. Beyond the anecdote, Ferran made it clear that the move has not been easy because of how quickly everything came together.

Luis Enrique, his \"footballing father\" and the role in his signing

The presence of Luis Enrique on the Parisian bench was a decisive factor in the forward's decision. Ferran has never hidden his admiration for the Asturian coach, with whom he worked in the Spanish national team. That previous connection paved the way for PSG to bet on a versatile attacking profile, capable of operating across the entire front line.

Inside the Parc des Princes dressing room, the Spaniard has found two compatriots: Fabián Ruiz and the young Dro Fernández. That Spanish core makes integration easier, although the language remains an unresolved matter. Ferran admitted he has started taking French lessons, while acknowledging that the early stages are proving difficult.

Seven goals in six matches: Ferran Torres' red-hot scoring start in Paris

The forward's attacking numbers at the start of this campaign are remarkable. He debuted with a brace against Rennes and, weeks later, struck a hat trick against Slovan Bratislava in European competition. He also found the net against Brest and Olympique de Marseille in the French classic, a match in which he started on the bench and opened the scoring in his team's narrow 1-2 victory.

With three starts during this opening stretch, Ferran has earned a place in Luis Enrique's rotation. His ability to arrive in the box and his scoring instinct have justified the club's investment. PSG, however, have not yet found the consistency they expected in Ligue 1: they sit sixth with two wins, two draws and one defeat.

Ferran Torres and the Ballon d'Or: the quiet preference of a Spaniard

Asked about one of the hot topics of the moment, the Valencia-born forward preferred not to commit too strongly on who deserves to lift the next Ballon d'Or. Even so, he left a clear hint about his personal preference.

Let whoever has to win it, win it. It doesn't depend on me. If a Spaniard wins it, even better.

The thirty-player shortlist for the award includes six Spanish footballers: Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí, Marc Cucurella, Rodri Hernández, Fabián Ruiz and Ferran Torres himself. The PSG forward is part of a generation looking to pick up the baton from the recent Spanish successes in individual honours.

When PSG play next and what is at stake in Ligue 1

The Parisian side need to respond in domestic competition to avoid losing ground in the title race. With two wins, two draws and one defeat, their current sixth place forces Luis Enrique's team to pick up points urgently in the coming rounds. Ferran Torres' goalscoring contribution looks essential if PSG are to climb back towards the top spots in the table.

Frequently asked questions

How many goals has Ferran Torres scored for PSG this season?

Ferran Torres has scored seven goals in his first six official matches for Paris Saint-Germain. He debuted with a brace against Rennes and hit a hat trick against Slovan Bratislava, also scoring against Brest and Olympique de Marseille.

What did Ferran Torres say about Pedri on El Hormiguero?

He joked that the only person he could not bring with him to Paris was Pedri, his former Barcelona teammate. The comment reflects the close relationship between the two players.

How many Spaniards are on the 2024 Ballon d'Or shortlist?

There are six Spaniards among the thirty nominees: Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí, Marc Cucurella, Rodri Hernández, Fabián Ruiz and Ferran Torres himself. The PSG forward said he would love to see a Spanish player win the award.

Based on reporting by Mundo Deportivo.