Barcelona: Ferran Torres – New Barcelona boy has caught the eye after leaving Manchester City and Pep Guardiola to play for his dream club and joining the Catalan club. He joined new manager Xavi and played his first game against Real Madrid in the El Classico and just the next game he scored his first goal for the club against Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey. Here are five things you may not know about Ferran Torres. Follow InsideSport.IN for the latest sports news and updates.
Barcelona: Five ‘interesting things’ you may not know about Barcelona’s new signing Ferran Torres
Ferran Torres has scored his first ever Barcelona goal in their Copa del Rey game against Athletic Club.
And what a finish it was. 😍 pic.twitter.com/KkTkUrDgNZ
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) January 20, 2022
Barcelona: Five ‘interesting things’ about Ferran Torres
Ferran Torres was one of the four major signings of Barcelona’s January Transfer window which saw the likes of Dani Alves, Adama Traore and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang join the club. Ferran transfer to Barca means he returns to his native place Spain where he emerged from the Valencia academy and then joined English giants Manchester City. Still only 21 years of age but he is ready to rock the whole world with his football at Barcelona.
Following the footsteps of his idol David Villa:
Ferran Torres idolized World Cup winner David Villa when he was youngster. Ferran grew up as a Valencia fan and cheered David Villa who went on to become Spain’s all-time leading scorer and played at Mestalla. David Villa then joined Barcelona, where he stayed until 2013 and was considered as one of the best striker’s Spain had produced. Similarlt Ferran Torres has also joined Barcelona and is already a regular for Spain’s first team and will look to follow his idol’s footsteps.
A Bright start in Spain:
Ferran made a lightning start after coming through the Valencia Academy and was the first player born in the 2000’s to ever debut in the La Liga. Ferran Torres has scored 10 goals across his first 20 matches with Spain at the international level. These numbers are similar to the ones produced by his idol David Villa who became Spain’s all-time record scorer.
Barcelona: Five ‘interesting things’ you may not know about Barcelona’s new signing
A special tattoo with his sister:
Ferran is very close to his sister Arantxa that they share a unique tattoo. The words “Refuse to Sink” are inked on their skin which reminds themselves to persevere through life’s struggles and difficult moments without giving up. While their parents aren’t big fans of the tattoos, their grandparents love them.
Harry Potter’s huge fan:
Like the rest of his family, Ferran is a big fan of cinema and has watched hundreds of movies. One of his favourites comes from his childhood as he grew up a big fan of Harry Potter. He once even snapped a photograph alongside James and Oliver Phelps, who play twins Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter film.
A Leap year birthday:
Ferran was born in Foios on the outskirts of Valencia, on February 29th 2000, meaning he can technically only celebrate his birthday every four years! He usually celebrates it on February 28th, though, as it won’t be until 2024 that February 29th comes around again.
Barcelona: Five ‘interesting things’ you may not know about Barcelona’s new signing Ferran Torres
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