New blow for La Masia, one of its most promising talents has said enough. Guillermo Fernández, young forward for FC Barcelona, is very close to becoming a new player for FC Porto. The lack of opportunities with the first team has been key in his decision; since his arrival on the bench, Hansi Flick has made it clear that he has other plans.
The German coach doesn't count on Guillermo, not even for the preseason, not a single call, not a single conversation. The Barça prospect has been completely ignored by the new culé coach. In Portugal they've acted quickly; according to sources close to the Portuguese club, FC Porto has already started talks with the footballer's camp.
His signing is very advanced and could be made official in the coming days. Barça won't put obstacles in the way of his departure, although they hope to keep a percentage of a future sale. The Portuguese side is building a very competitive team; with the arrival of Martín Anselmi to the blue and white bench, the club has opted for a squad overhaul.
Gabri Veiga joins him for talent
They're looking for youth, talent, and hunger; Guillermo fits perfectly, and he'll be the third member of a very special trio with a strong Spanish flavor. The young Spanish-Nigerian Samu Aghehowa, formerly of Atlético de Madrid, already showed his quality last season in Liga Portugal. He is joined by Gabri Veiga, who arrived just yesterday from Saudi club Al Ahli; the Galician returns to European soccer to regain his form, and now Guille could arrive.
The Barça B striker had been considering his future for quite some time; despite his good performances with the reserves, he hasn't received a single sign from the first team. Not even with Flick; his progress has stalled. Meanwhile, at Do Dragão, they're offering him minutes, trust, and an ambitious project. The blaugrana club is resigned to losing another gem.
Guille leaves
The story repeats itself: homegrown players who end up shining far from Camp Nou, a sporting policy that continues to raise doubts among the fans. Why don't they bet on homegrown talent? It's the big question for many culé supporters, even though the deal isn't official yet. But at La Masia, it's already taken for granted that Guillermo Fernández is leaving the blaugrana club.
This time, without having had a single opportunity, Hansi Flick has his roadmap, but many are wondering if he's letting too much talent slip away without looking back. There's disappointment at the club over the loss of another young talent who leaves without having opportunities. It's not the most dignified for a fanbase that proudly boasts about its homegrown players, and now several are leaving through the back door, creating discomfort.