Pablo Torre Set For FC Barcelona Exit After Club And Agent Meeting: Reports

FC Barcelona star Pablo Torre looks set to head out on loan once a meeting has been held between the club and his entourage, according to SPORT.

The 20-year-old joined from Racing Santander in the summer, after Barca paid a relatively low €5 million ($5.5 million) for his services.

Though a Pedri-like explosion into Xavi Hernandez’s first team midfield was expected of the youngster, things haven’t gone to plan for Torre in his first season in Blaugrana.

He has mustered just
just
239 minutes’ worth of play across all competitions, and there have also been reports from El Nacional detailing how Xavi has punished him for his taste of nightlife.

With Barca currently 13 points clear at the top of La Liga, there may be chances for Torre to prove his worth before the end of the season.

Looking ahead to next term, however, Barca are clear that Torre can’t spend another season rotting on the bench and ping-ponging between the fringes of the first team and its reserve counterpart Barca athletic.

To this effect, SPORT reports on Tuesday, it will be suggested at an imminent meeting between the club and his entourage that Torre must head out on loan to another La Liga team to gain top flight experience.

Several clubs elsewhere in Spain are reportedly interested in Torre, with Villarreal already asking about his availability in January as Osasuna, Celta Vigo and Almeria have also made their enquiries.

Torre has always been reluctant to leave, even if temporarily on loan, but might have to rethink his approach if he wants to succeed in Catalonia.

He would do well to follow the example of Morocco international Ez Abde, who after being given a few starts by Xavi was later shipped out to Osasuna.

Abde has impressed there, helping lead the Basque club to the Copa del Rey final where they will meet Real Madrid and scoring a late brace in Monday’s 2-1 win over Elche.

For his exploits, Abde will likely be recalled by Xavi this summer to fill in at right back. And if he can also turn the page at a high level elsewhere, Torre could finally take a central role in the head coach’s plans upon his return.