FC Barcelona's season under Hansi Flick's leadership can be highlighted for many reasons. One of them, undoubtedly, is the German's ability to bring out the best level in each player. The clearest example is Ferran Torres and his best season as a footballer.
Barça's "7" has 19 goals and 7 assists this season. Considering that he has come off the bench in almost every match, the figures achieved are even more remarkable. Besides the statistical factor, Hansi Flick sees him as the perfect game-changer.
When the match is stuck and nothing works, Flick brings on Ferran Torres as if he were a magic potion. And, usually, only a few minutes pass from when the coach brings on the forward until he turns a chance into a goal or provides an assist.
Minutes for Ferran Torres, ostracism for...
Ferran Torres has proven to be the fourth attacking footballer that FC Barcelona needs. Undoubtedly, Lamine, Raphinha, and Lewandowski are better than the "7," but it is equally evident that Ferran is the best possible game-changer. He always contributes when he comes on.
However, Ferran Torres's emergence has created a problem in the Barça locker room. In this case, the big loser due to Ferran's brilliant performance is Pau Víctor. The 23-year-old striker has scored 2 goals and provided an assist in just 362 minutes, so his departure from Barça is already decided.
Pau Víctor has a great offer far from Spain
Pau Víctor left a great impression during the preseason, but in official matches, he has barely participated. Leaving statistics aside, he is not a forward who goes unnoticed, as several LaLiga clubs have shown interest in him. However, Bayer Leverkusen is the most determined in the bidding for the Sant Cugat del Vallès native.
Hansi Flick has shown that, although he trusts his value, he can't fit him into the attacking system. Ferran Torres has taken all the spotlight from him. That's why the Catalan club doesn't view his departure to Bayer Leverkusen unfavorably.
It would make a lot of sense for Xabi Alonso's departure to leave someone on the bench who approves his signing. We are talking about the possibility of the German club signing Cesc Fàbregas. If the Catalan arrives in Germany, the possibility of Pau Víctor's signing by Bayer Leverkusen would be very likely.