FC Barcelona are preparing for a summer transfer window with many moves, both incoming and outgoing, after an exceptional season. In that planning there are players Hansi Flick no longer counts on, and one of the most notable names is Ansu Fati. The young winger, who was once seen as Lionel Messi's heir, isn't part of the German coach's plans.
After an unremarkable loan spell at Brighton and the Premier League, his future has been left hanging in the air. Deco, the club's sporting director, is already actively working to find him a new destination: he knows Ansu needs minutes, confidence, and a stable environment that will allow him to recover his best form. At Barça, with the current competition and media pressure, that opportunity seems to have vanished.
La Liga enters the scene
When everything pointed to a possible move abroad, a call from La Liga has reignited interest in the young Barça forward. Celta de Vigo have positioned themselves as a real candidate to secure Ansu Fati's signing. The idea of a loan is gaining traction, especially due to a key detail: the presence of his friend Ilaix Moriba in the Galician team.
The connection between the two, forged at La Masia and strengthened off the field, could weigh on the final decision. In Vigo, he would find less pressure, more continuity, and an ideal context to recover his game. Barça wouldn't view this move unfavorably: it would be a sporting solution for the player and a financial relief for the Catalan club.
A final goodbye
There is consensus in the blaugrana offices: it's time for Ansu to take a different path. At just 22 years old, he still has room to relaunch his career, but he needs an environment that gives him prominence and time. At Barça, where the competition in attack is fierce, staying makes no sense for any of the parties.
The board is prioritizing freeing up wage bill and finalizing departures that will allow them to register new signings. Ansu has already been labeled as transferable, and every week that passes without a finalized destination adds pressure to Barça's transfer market. If Celta confirm their interest, the deal could be solved soon.