The case of Ansu Fati has become a priority for Barça, although not for the reasons many imagined a few years ago. What was once one of the club's great hopes now represents a serious problem both in sports and financial terms. The winger, who wore the number "10" jersey after Messi's departure, is no longer in Hansi Flick's plans.
From the sports management, there is consensus: Ansu must leave this summer. Flick doesn't count on him, and his presence in the squad would limit the financial capacity that Barça needs to strengthen in the market. Without minutes or prominence, keeping Ansu would be an unsustainable top-level for a team that is obliged to optimize resources if they want to compete at the highest level again.
Few offers, little interest
The main obstacle is that the market hasn't replied as the club desired. Although they have tried to move his name in different leagues, the offers that have come for Ansu Fati have been scarce and unattractive. Neither the player nor Barça are enthusiastic about the proposed destinations, and the player's high salary further complicates any operation.
Ansu isn't willing to significantly lower his salary, and he also doesn't want to go to a second-tier club. His contract, signed at a time of great expectation about his projection, no longer reflects his current performance. This gap between expectation and reality has caused his situation to stagnate, generating frustration both in the player and in the club's offices.
Urgencies for Barça
Beyond the sports aspect, Ansu Fati's case directly affects the Catalan club's economic planning. Deco knows that freeing up his spot is key to registering new players and complying with financial fair play requirements. Every euro counts, and having a player with a high salary and no minutes on the field is something Barça can't afford.
Therefore, the sports management is evaluating options such as loans with a purchase obligation or sales with variables that activate based on the young player's future performance. However, all these avenues depend on Ansu's own will, who for now remains firm in his stance. If a convincing proposal doesn't appear, he won't move from Camp Nou.