Barcelona have officially announced the sale of 22-year-old midfielder Pablo Torre to RCD Mallorca for €5 million. Though Torre departs permanently, Barça retain 50% of his economic rights, ensuring future financial benefits if his value rises.
Torre, signed in 2022 from Racing Santander with high expectations, never cemented a place in Barça’s senior squad. Limited opportunities, loan spells, and tactical shifts kept him sidelined. His transfer reflects both Barcelona’s financial urgency under La Liga’s constraints and their ongoing squad reshaping under Hansi Flick.
Mallorca, known for reviving careers, offers Torre the consistent playing time he lacked. The move is part of Barça’s broader strategy: offloading players while preserving stakes in their potential growth, a model seen in previous deals like Jean-Clair Todibo and Abel Ruiz.
While some fans lament the club’s failure to fully integrate Torre, the structure of the deal suggests Barça haven’t entirely given up on his talent. For Torre, it’s a fresh start; for Barcelona, it’s a calculated bet on future returns.
