Barcelona forward determined to prove his worth after hit-and-miss first year at club

Barcelona are gearing up for the season restart after a month-long footballing action at the FIFA World Cup.

The return of club football will serve as a boon for many players, who have either had a bad World Cup campaign or are looking to prove their worth to the Barça coaches.

One of those players is Ferran Torres, who, just a year ago, became one of Barcelona’s biggest recent investments as he arrived from Manchester City in a deal worth €55 million. It was a significant bet by the Catalans, who were desperately looking for some quality up top.

A year later, Ferran has not disappointed per se. He had played a crucial role in helping Barcelona finish second in La Liga last season. This season, he has averaged one goal every 151 minutes, which is a significant improvement from the 2021/22 campaign.

However, Torres has been guilty of missing gilt-edged chances throughout his year-long stint at Spotify Camp Nou, which has seen him face the wrath of supporters.

A report from SPORT notes that despite Ferran’s impressive performances overall, the forward has not done enough to become a first-team regular.

His prominence in the starting eleven has also been greatly affected by the summer arrivals of Robert Lewandowski Raphinha and the return of Ansu Fati from injury.

Ferran is aware of his shortcomings and as per the report, he is determined to go one step further, in order to not only become a first-team regular but also a success at Barcelona.

In fact, the Spaniard has made it his life’s goal to achieve at Barça. Since returning from the World Cup, he has been working harder than ever on physical and mental training, heeding the advice from professionals on a regular basis.

Ferran is convinced that he is at the right place to fulfil his potential and eventually become one of Barcelona’s biggest assets in the attacking department.

His quest to achieve his goals will begin on December 31, when Barcelona take on Espanyol in the Catalan derby.

Now it remains to be seen whether or not the Spaniard will be given the nod in the starting eleven, ahead of the likes of Ousmane Dembele, Raphinha, and Fati, who has also been training hard after a slow start to the campaign.