Barcelona youngster set to return to former club on loan – report

Pablo Torre was one of Barcelona’s first real maneuvres in the transfer market this summer when the youngster agreed to join the club’s reserve side back in March.

It was an eye-catching investment for the Catalans, who paid around €5 million for the Racing Club midfielder. The youngster was regarded as one of the most talented midfielders in Spain at the time.

Many even expected Torre to become a crucial part of the Barcelona first team, especially amid speculations over Frenkie de Jong’s future at the club.

However, as we enter the final phase of the transfer market, it appears Torre is staring at the prospect of a potential return to Racing Club, as per reports from SER (h/t FCB World).

The midfielder has indeed struggled to gain prominence in Barcelona’s first-team plans. With de Jong likely to remain at Camp Nou and the likes of Gavi and Pedri enjoying a prominent role in Xavi’s setup, the youngster has yet to appear in a single minute of competitive football.

Torre was notably included in Barcelona’s squad against Real Sociedad last night. But the youngster remained an unused substitute, which has further fueled the speculation over his prospect at Barcelona for the season ahead.

Amid all the speculation, it appears his former club Racing Club are keeping close tabs on his situation. The second division outfit are prepared to make a move, should an opportunity arise, as they look to lure the player back to the club by offering him a platform to play regularly.

That said, Racing plying their trade in the second division might not help their cause. Torre, after all, is regarded highly in Spain and the player would like to remain in the top division for the season ahead.

With that in mind, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the youngster and whether or not other clubs join the race to sign the Barcelona midfielder in the coming days.