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FC Barcelona have officially announced the permanent signing of Ferran Torres from Manchester City on a five-year contract. The Blaugrana have been actively involved in the market to recruit a forward, with Sergio Aguero forced into retirement earlier this month.
Aguero, who joined Barcelona on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City last summer, had to call time on his playing career due to a heart condition. Barcelona are also without the likes of Memphis Depay, Martin Braithwaite and Ansu Fati due to injuries.
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As such, the only recognized striker available for selection at the moment is Luuk de Jong. However, Xavi has handed the Dutchman just a solitary start since taking over at Barcelona.
Torres, who has earned 22 caps at senior level for Spain, is still only returning from a foot injury he picked up during the UEFA Nations League earlier this season. The 21-year-old is set to be officially unveiled at Camp Nou on January 3.
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