Ansu Fati did not play a single minute in Sunday’s party against Villarreal. In what could have been his last game as a Barça player in front of the home fans, the player warmed up but did not get any playing time. Flick opted for Pau Víctor and Ansu watched the last minutes of the game from the bench.
The player had regained some prominence in recent weeks thanks to Flick’s rotation policy, but his departure from FC Barcelona was a foregone conclusion and the minutes the German coach gave him were meaningless. Moreover, he failed to show enough of his potential to make Barça change their minds.
The Culés want to get rid of the player, but in a good way. He is not in Barça’s plans and the club is considering several options for the end of the season. The door will be opened for him in the form of a loan, a low-cost transfer or the termination of his contract, provided that Barça can save the salary he is owed until 2027.
In the last few hours, the favor that the club has asked of the young player has been made public. Laporta wants to facilitate Ansu Fati’s departure and ensure that it is amicable. The club wants the player to be free to sign for another team without a transfer fee, provided he agrees to terminate his current contract. In other words, Barça will let the player leave for free if he waives the €26 million he is owed for the next two seasons. The striker would only accept this if there is financial compensation.
“He has a valid contract and we want him to progress. He is a player who has gone through some difficulties and I would love to see him get back on track. Hopefully next year he will get more playing time,” Laporta said in a recent interview. However, Flick has already made it clear that he does not count on him and his agent Jorge Mendes is looking for a new club for him for next season.
Ansu Fati has suitors
Ansu Fati was on the verge of leaving during the winter transfer window for Besiktas, but in the end, the move did not materialize, and now he is looking for a destination in the summer. Despite his limited playing time and significant injuries, he has no shortage of suitors.
In recent weeks, there has been talk of several suitors in LaLiga, such as Sevilla and Villarreal. The Andalusians have always been at the forefront of a bidding war in which they have been immersed for some time, aware that he could rediscover his best form at Nervión. In addition, Fichajes.net included Valencia and Real Sociedad in the bidding for the Barça youth player.