Barcelona are keen to retain the services of the young midfielder following the impending departure of Ilkay Gundogan

During Barcelona's 2-1 win over Valencia on Saturday, Hansi Flick was said to start Raphinha as a 10. The likes of Dani Olmo, Ilkay Gundogan and Fermin Lopez were unavailable for the match, while Pedri could only start from the bench after the injury. . The only natural attacking midfielder Flick had fully fit was Pablo Torre, but he played zero minutes at Mestalla.

That seemed to suggest that Torre's future at Barcelona was in doubt. It is still, but second SportThe idea of ​​the club is that the 21-year-old remains in the first team for this season, instead of leaving for a second loan in two years.

Barcelona want Pablo Torre to stay even though he did not take part in the Valencia game. @bonagerman

— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) August 20, 2024

Gundogan's imminent departure it means that Torre would have a little more opportunity, even if he would still only be a team player. He would have the opportunity to play regularly elsewhere, and that decision will come to him – the club will let him go if that is his wish.

If Torre left alongside Gundogan, Barcelona I would still have Olmo, Fermin and Pedri as options in the 10th position. It may not be the worst idea for Torre to play elsewhere, giving him the opportunity to come back next summer as a better/more confident player.