Villareal defender Pau Torres has distanced himself from a potential move to Old Trafford saying that he could remain Estadio de la Cerámica.
After the appointment of Erik ten Haag as the new manager, Manchester United are expected to bolster their squad with a number of signings. One position on the Dutchman’s agenda is defense. Ten Haag has identified Villareal defender Pau Torres as the ideal candidate for the role.
The 25-year old is a product of the Villareal youth system. In recent times, he has become one of the most talked about defenders in Spain and in Europe. At 6 feet 3 inches tall, Torres is very agile, has good tactical knowledge, is a very good game reader, and is very agile. Torres also has 17 caps for the national team. He is considered as the heir to Sergio Ramos in the national team.
Torres has had a fantastic season for the Yellow Submarines. He led the defense that usurped Juventus to reach the Champions League semi-finals this season. Villareal finished 7th in the league, and while they don’t have greatest goal-scoring prowess, Torres has held the backline together. Due to this performances, his stock remains high.
Many top European sides have taken notice of his exploits, and Manchester United are willing to make the best of the situation.
But Torres remains tightlipped about his future, saying that he is happy in Spain for now, ” Right now there is nothing at all, there is talk of many things like every year. I have peace of mind of being where they want me, at the club of my life and I have this offer right now that I value as very positive.
‘There is nothing right now, the only thing I have is the offer from Villarreal, so I am very calm. It’s something I’ve always talked about with the president, that different situations could arise.”
‘The club loves me and I am very grateful. I know that I can stay here for many more years because the affection is mutual. We’ll see what we decide. Everything is possible and I don’t rule anything out.’
Torres was a part of the Villareal team that beat Manchester United to win the Europa League crown in 2021. He is expected to be a started for Spain at the World Cup in Qatar. He could well be teaming up with fellow Spanish international David de Gea at Old Trafford.
