Barcelona sells Jofre Torrents to Ajax while keeping future rights
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 7:20 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
On August 6, 2026, Barcelona finalized a deal to sell 19-year-old defender Jofre Torrents to Ajax. Due to intense competition for playing time at Barcelona, the club opted for a permanent transfer while retaining 50 percent of Torrents' rights and including a buy-back option. This arrangement allows Torrents to gain valuable experience at a major European club without losing potential connection to Barcelona. The move mirrors strategies employed by rival clubs in handling their young talent.
- •Barcelona sells Jofre Torrents to Ajax on August 6, 2026.
- •Torrents faces competition from Alejandro Balde and Gerard Martin.
- •Barça retains 50% rights and a buyback option on Torrents.
- •The move aims to provide Torrents with more playing time.
- •Barcelona looks to replicate strategies used by Real Madrid.
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