Barcelona coach Xavi admits they cannot register new signing Ferran Torres.
Torres completed an initial £46.7m transfer from Manchester City last week, just 18 months after signing from Valencia, explaining how he failed to properly settle in Manchester due to the ongoing UK government restrictions.
“Ferran Torres is a spectacular signing, both as a player and a person,” Xavi said on Saturday.
“He’s coming off an important injury, he has fantastic commitment, he’s going to give us a lot, I’ve no doubt about it. He can play in different positions, I’m very happy with the effort made by the club to get him.
“We’ll see how the salary cap situation is, if it’s possible right away. There has to be players leaving. If we get Dembele to resign his contract and lower his pay it will allow us to sign Torres and we hope that it can happen.
“His greatest virtue is his personality, he’s very ambitious, excited, implicated with a high commitment, you can see it in his eyes. The mentality he has is tremendous, hopefully you will be able to see it soon.
“He can adapt to three attack positions in attack, he’s a manager’s dream. He can score goals, aerial abilities, he’s a very complete player. He’s going to help us without a shadow of a doubt.
“His mentality, his commitment. He goes well upside down, wins duels. He really wants to play and he’s going to give us a lot, I’m convinced.”
Expanding on Barcelona‘s financial constraints, Xavi said players must leave in order for new signings to be able to play.
He explained: “The exits are being worked on. The market starts today and there is a month left. Many things have to be valued but for players to come, others have to leave, that is very clear.”
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