FC Barcelona officials have reacted with surprise to recent public comments made by Ferran Torres regarding his future at the club, particularly as the forward is heavily linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain.

The 26-year-old attacker sent a clear message to the Camp Nou hierarchy ahead of contract renewal talks, stating: “What do Barça have to do? Show that they really want me, that they’ve come to negotiate. In the end, it’s all about talking.” Sources close to the club suggest that Torres specifically wants to feel “loved” by the organization.

However, Barcelona's boardroom remains unmoved. According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, the club is skeptical of the player's motives, believing Torres is using the interest from Paris Saint-Germain and his recent surge in popularity—following his World Cup-winning goal for Spain—as leverage to secure a more lucrative salary increase.

The club maintains that they have already informed Torres of their desire to renew his contract, though they have requested to wait until September for "fair play" reasons. Barcelona executives believe the forward is already well-compensated for his current role as a backup striker, a position he mirrors within the Spanish national team.

While PSG is expected to begin negotiations in the coming days, Barcelona will not entertain selling the player until a formal offer arrives. The Catalans are prepared to "call Ferran’s bluff," intending to stick to their existing plan for his future regardless of the public pressure.

Torres is scheduled to return to training next Wednesday, setting the stage for a pivotal period of negotiations as his current contract expires in 12 months.