Ansu Fati's Future at FC Barcelona Seems Sealed. The young forward has already made the decision to leave the club next summer, fed up with his current situation. The lack of playing time, the change of coach, and the atmosphere in the locker room have been decisive for the Spanish international to start planning his departure.
Hansi Flick, the new Barça coach, was clear with him from day one, the German told him that he didn't count on him, and advised him to look for an exit. However, Ansu decided to stay, convinced that he could earn a place with hard work and commitment, that choice, however, has come at a high price. Ansu feels completely marginalized from the team and doesn't get playing time, not even in a residual way.
The striker is completely isolated, he has barely had playing time in recent matches, and his mood has deteriorated significantly. He attends training sessions without enthusiasm and with a visibly affected face. A detail that didn't go unnoticed was his absence in the team photo after the victory against Osasuna, something that caused all kinds of rumors in the Barça environment.
A High Salary and a Decision Made
Ansu Fati, aware of his situation, would be willing to lower his salary to stay at FC Barcelona. However, his desire is not only to continue at the club but to do so with prominence. A renewal or symbolic continuity is useless if he is not going to have playing time on the field.
Joan Laporta and the sports management are well aware of this stance, the Barça President has stated on more than one occasion that he trusts Ansu Fati's talent. Although he also knows that maintaining his high salary without an active role in the squad further compromises the club's tight Financial Fair Play. Jorge Mendes is already working on finding an appealing destination for Ansu, who has interesting proposals.
A Negotiated Exit, Closer Than Ever
From Ansu Fati's camp they acknowledge that the footballer doesn't want to spend another season without playing, his only condition to stay is to have playing time. If there isn't any, he prefers to leave for a destination where he can regain sensations, confidence, and continuity. His father continues to dream of Sevilla, a destination where he could shine and feel loved by the Sevillian fans.
The relationship with Hansi Flick is cordial but not fluid. The German coach has other offensive priorities and considers that Ansu doesn't fit into his current scheme. The focus on young players like Lamine Yamal or Ferran Torres, along with the presence of Raphinha and Lewandowski, leaves him without a spot.
Joan Laporta will have to make a decision in the coming weeks, his continuity no longer depends on the economic aspect, but on the sporting one. Barça needs to free up salary mass and Ansu needs minutes to continue growing. Everything points to his time as a blaugrana has come to an end, this time, without return.