Real Betis loan offer for defensive prodigy rejected by Barcelona | OneFootball

As we approach the final two weeks of the summer transfer window, there are still a few Barcelona players who are facing an uncertain future ahead.

While much of the conversation has been about young defender Hector Fort potentially leaving on loan, it appears Jofre Torrents, too, has grabbed some interest.

Torrents is regarded as one of the best up-and-coming defensive talents at La Masia, with the club expecting him to become a fierce competitor for Alejandro Balde in the coming years.

However, Torrents is not considered a fully-fledged first-team player yet and is currently behind Gerard Martin in the pecking order. This has perhaps led to interest from Real Betis.

Real Betis offer rejected by Barcelona

According to Diario SPORT, Barcelona have received a loan offer from Real Betis for the services of Jofre Torrents.

Jofre Torrents impressed against FC Seoul during pre-season (Picture courtesy: FC Barcelona Official Website)

Los Beticos wanted to sign the young fullback on a season-long loan deal for the season ahead.

However, the report adds that both sporting director Deco and head coach Hansi Flick were quick to reject the offer.

It appears both are of the agreement that Torrents should continue his development at Barcelona, even though he is not a fully-fledged member of the first-team.

As mentioned earlier, Barça have big plans for Torrents and they want him to compete with Balde in the long run.

In fact, it won’t be surprising to see the youngster being given opportunities in the upcoming season, especially if someone like Balde or Martin picks up an injury.

For now, though, Torrents must remain patient and wait for an ideal opportunity to showcase his talents at the highest level of football.