Barcelona forward’s message to Xavi ahead of new season: “Going full out to earn my place”

Ferran Torres has endured a tumultuous time at FC Barcelona, with his form constantly fluctuating and injuries holding him back.

It has even led to the 23-year-old being linked with an exit this summer, with the Catalans needing to make player sales imminently.

However, in an interview with MARCA, the Spaniard has given a glimpse into his aspirations for next season as he aims to regain his respect among the Blaugrana faithful.

Ferran Torres was recently dropped by the Spanish National team after a relatively subpar season where he failed to warrant a call-up. Responding to the desertion, he said: “I take it as a motivation to show the Ferran again that I am and come back!”

Ferran boasts an impressive record for the national team, with many important goals under the era of Luis Enrique. However, following his exclusion from the squad, he will have to work his way back up again.

In addition to asserting his desire to regain an international call-up, the former Manchester City man has come out to claim that he has full faith in his abilities to turn his situation around at Barcelona as well.

Amid transfer rumours linking him with an exit, the player is keen on continuing and turning over a new leaf.

After being asked what message he would give to coach Xavi Hernandez, he commented: “I want to continue at Barça, last year I couldn’t prove it, but this year, I’m going full out, to earn my place, to fight…”

Moreover, the 23-year-old reiterated his improved mental and physical state, which he states will allow him to regain his position as a starter in the Barcelona team.

“This season I’m doing very well, emotionally and physically. I’m fighting for a spot,” he added.

While it is true he experienced difficulties last season as a whole, the Spaniard saw a notable improvement in his performances at the turn of the year, albeit inconsistently.

When discussing his eternal rivals Real Madrid, whom he has scored twice against since joining Barca, he touched upon the popular links tying the club to Kylian Mbappe.

Ferran stated: “Real Madrid have to reinforce and sign players like the great club that they are. I don’t know if they will sign Mbappe… We are also one of the best teams and we will face it.”