Barcelona forward contemplating exit amid frosty relations between agents and Xavi

Ferran Torres enjoyed an incredibly strong commencement to the season, with the Spaniard extending his pre-season form into the campaign and notching regular goal contributions.

His undeniable impact also earned him call-ups to the Spanish national team, with whom he has proven to be equally effective.

However, after beginning the campaign on such a high note, the Spaniard’s significance to Barcelona has started to dwindle as of late.

And now reports from AS have begun to claim that his future at Barcelona is up in the air as Ferran could be open to seeking a way out in the distant future.

Ferran unhappy in new environment

Indeed, the report argues that a multitude of factors have started to sway Ferran’s mind as he is starting to contemplate an exit.

Firstly, the impending arrival of Vitor Roque has cast a cloud over the future ambitions of Ferran Torres.

Not only does the Brazilian favour Ferran’s position as a number nine, but he can also operate as an inside forward on the wings, which threatens the Spaniard’s minutes.

On top of that, the lack of game time despite Robert Lewandowski’s waning form is perceived as minimal faith by the coaches.

Having been demoted to the bench once more and struggling to displace the current forwards in the squad, playtime has been sporadic for the former Manchester City man.

Mateu Alemany’s exit another contributor

The report further states that former Barcelona director Mateu Alemany was a key figure for Ferran in the team before he eventually parted ways.

The 23-year-old believes he has lost his biggest supporter and protector in Barça with the departure of Mateu Alemany, the man who oversaw his recruitment. His entourage feels that the coaches do not fully support them.

Despite Xavi frequently vouching for Ferran in the past, as per the report, the relationship between his agents and the coach has become frosty due to an incident in the past, and with Alemany no longer in the picture, the attacker does not feel at ease.

As such, the door for an exit could be open, as early as the January transfer window. It will certainly be interesting to see how this story evolves in the weeks to come.