Ferran Torres resisted the temptation of Arabia… and now he is the man of the moment

Ferran Torres is the man of the moment at FC Barcelona after leading the team to the semifinals of the Copa del Rey with a stunning 'hat-trick' against Valencia. However, the forward's future could have been very different had he succumbed to the 'siren songs' of Saudi Arabia, where they tried to seduce him with a lucrative offer last January.

Taking advantage of the Catalan club's visit to the Middle East as part of the Supercopa de España, executives from the Saudi Pro League approached the club to express their interest in the 'Shark', making it clear that they were willing to pay his transfer immediately.

The Saudi officials also offered an astronomical salary to the player, who managed to resist the temptation from the Asians and turned down the proposal to take him to their league. The player remains firm in his desire to succeed in the Catalan capital and has earned the trust of Hansi Flick, who is giving him more and more minutes as one of the main impact players in attack.

Several clubs in Europe also sought Ferran

However, the interest in Ferran was not limited to Saudi Arabia, as several Champions League teams also expressed interest in the player's loan. Clubs like Milan and Arsenal reportedly reached out during the winter window, but also received the forward's negative response.

With a contract until 2027, the main goal of Torres is to be a valuable asset for Barça and Flick. His 10 goals and 3 assists in 25 matches, coming off the bench in most of them, justify his cause and make him an important asset for the team, capable of turning matches around like against Borussia Dortmund or stepping up when needed as in Mestalla. The 'Shark' is on the rise.