Barcelona’s midfield jewel Pablo Torre is set to part ways with the club temporarily, as the Blaugrana look to give the talented youngster the game time he needs to grow. Despite joining from Racing Santander in 2022 for around €5 million, Torre has found first-team opportunities extremely limited, especially under Hansi Flick this season.
So far, he’s managed just 372 minutes in total, often making the bench but rarely stepping onto the pitch. The issue? Overcrowding in midfield. With elite talents like Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Gavi, and Fermín López ahead of him in the pecking order, Torre simply hasn’t been able to break through.
Yet, Barça remain confident in his talent. According to E-Notícies, the club plans to extend his contract until 2027, signaling their long-term faith in the Cantabrian midfielder. But they’re also ready to loan him out next season, prioritizing development through regular minutes in a competitive environment.
That destination? Villarreal.
The Yellow Submarine have shown firm interest in Torre, believing his skill set and style would align perfectly with their approach. Known for nurturing young Spanish talents, Villarreal could be the ideal platform for Pablo Torre to gain experience, grow in confidence, and return to Camp Nou ready to compete for a bigger role.
For now, it’s a tactical move by Barcelona: protect the player, bet on his future, and give him the space to shine elsewhere. And with Villarreal in the picture, Torre might just get the opportunity to become the star many expected him to be.
