Barcelona’s eyes on Torre as Mallorca’s relegation opens the door

The Camp Nou corridors are humming again. A year after selling Pablo Torre for €5 million, Barcelona still hold 50% of his rights—and now Mallorca’s relegation has turned the midfielder’s future into a high-stakes chess piece.

Torre, 23, delivered his best campaign since leaving the Blaugrana, firing four goals and five assists in 38 appearances. His form peaked in the final months, with 12 straight starts as an attacking midfielder who doubled as a set-piece specialist. Yet the drop to Segunda División has left Mallorca’s hierarchy scrambling to keep him, even as his own ambitions remain firmly fixed on La Liga.

Barcelona’s sporting department never relinquished full control when they sold 50% of Torre’s rights last summer. The clause was deliberate: retain influence over a player they still rate highly. Now, with Mallorca staring down the barrel of a second-tier campaign, the Blaugrana are monitoring developments closely—though no immediate move to recall him is on the table.

The midfielder’s contract includes a clause permitting a La Liga loan if Mallorca are relegated. Should another top-flight club step in to cover his wages, Torre would not be required to drop down a division. That clause has already narrowed Mallorca’s room for manoeuvre, with no offers received to date.

New Mallorca manager Luis García has publicly stated his desire to keep Torre, framing him as central to the club’s push for an immediate return. Yet the midfielder’s preference remains clear: stay in Spain’s top flight if a viable path materialises.

The departure of former coach Martín Demichelis—one of Torre’s strongest advocates—adds another layer of uncertainty. The midfielder must now weigh his options over the coming weeks, with the club’s negotiating leverage further weakened by the loan clause.

Barcelona would gain no immediate financial upside if Torre departs on loan, despite retaining half of his sporting rights. His release clause remains fixed at €25 million, a figure that would only activate if he leaves permanently for a top-flight side.

For now, the Camp Nou corridors stay quiet on a potential return. But the pieces are in motion—and Mallorca’s relegation has made Torre’s next move the most intriguing subplot of the summer.