Barcelona forward eager to play with Nico Williams – ‘We can form a strong attacking trio’

Barcelona’s successful run across competitions last season was only possible owing to contributions not only from regular starters but also from players who regularly featured off the bench. Ferran Torres, on that front, was absolutely crucial.

The Spanish international stepped up whenever called upon by Hansi Flick last season and defined the team’s run in many ways. In fact, he was perhaps Barcelona’s most important player in the Copa del Rey.

While Torres has always been clear about staying at Barcelona despite not being a regular starter, recent weeks have seen his future called into question given the administration’s decision to sign a new winger.

The Shark speaks

Speaking to the media in a recent interview, the Barcelona winger commented on the team potentially signing Nico Williams and how he saw the Basque star’s arrival, especially given that they play in similar positions and will be competitors.

“Yes, of course. I played with him before in the national team, and we can form a strong attacking trio,” he said.

“No, I didn’t speak to him, I didn’t meet him or come across him, but in the end, these are things we prefer not to discuss. We are professionals,” he added on whether he had talked to Nico on the topic.

Ferran was then asked what he felt would come of the saga, to which he replied that it would not be surprising in any capacity to see Williams sign for Barcelona.

“All great players want to play for the best clubs, and Barcelona is one of them. I don’t know what will happen, but it will definitely be something positive,” he said.

Torres then went on to give an update on his health, for he missed the end of last season after he underwent surgery for appendicitis.

“Physically, I feel very good, and mentally, I’m even better. I’m continuing to train to return to the team as soon as possible, and I hope this season will be as special as the last.”

Speaking on whether Barcelona are favourites heading into all competitions next season, the winger said,

“The goal is to win everything, but I don’t like the word favourite very much because when you are a favourite, everyone is against you.”

“It’s true that we won everything last season except the Champions League, but every season is different,” he added.

Finally, the winger blatantly ruled out any possibility of him leaving the club despite the team signing a new winger.

“I only see myself in Barcelona. I will stay here and fight to earn my place in the team and become an undisputed starter.”

Source: El Chiringuito