Héctor Fort has already made a final decision regarding his immediate future at Barcelona. The young right-back doesn't want to spend another season without real opportunities to establish himself in the first team. Although there was interest from several Spanish clubs, his next destination will be the Bundesliga.
The player has informed the club that he prefers to leave now and seek continuity away from the culé environment. With just 638 minutes played throughout last season, the situation became unsustainable. Not even the preseason with Hansi Flick has served to change his position within the squad.
In the footballer's circle, they believe it's time to take risks and make a leap in his development. At 18 years old, Héctor Fort is convinced that he needs to compete at the highest level week after week. That scenario isn't currently offered by Barça.
Internal competition has left him out
Barça has several options at right-back, and that has hindered his direct progression to the first team. Eric García has convinced Flick as the usual replacement in that defensive area. In addition, the arrival of a reinforcement is being considered if an unexpected departure occurs.
Although Fort has always shown attitude and professionalism in training, he hasn't managed to climb the ranks in the locker room. In the preseason matches, he had limited minutes and made specific mistakes that pushed him even further from the starting line-up. He didn't even enter the rotation against Vissel Kobe.
The sporting management values his profile, but believes he needs to gain experience outside the blaugrana environment. That's why a controlled exit will be pursued, with the possibility of a return in case of favorable development. The operation has accelerated after the last friendly played in South Korea.
Firm offer from Germany
For weeks, Borussia Dortmund has been closely following Héctor Fort's progress. The German side is looking for a young right-back with potential and training experience at a top club like Barça. In that sense, Fort's profile fits perfectly.
Dortmund has already submitted a formal proposal to the Catalan club, which has been well received in the offices. Negotiations are progressing with clauses that will allow Barça to keep rights over the player in the future. The chosen formula could be a sale with a buy-back option or performance-based variables.
Meanwhile, Fort is excited about the possibility of playing in the Bundesliga. He values Dortmund's sporting commitment and the competitive style of the German league. He believes it's an ideal environment to take the next step in his professional career.
Final details before the official announcement
At Camp Nou, they're already working to finalize all the formal aspects before making the operation public. Flick and Deco have given their approval, and the footballer has expressed that he's ready to take on the challenge. Only details related to his contract and the distribution of future rights remain.
Fort's departure will be one of the first youth-focused operations executed by Barça this summer. It's expected that it won't be the last, as several academy players are still waiting to solve their futures. In all cases, sporting development and asset control are prioritized.
Barring a last-minute surprise, Héctor Fort will become a new Borussia Dortmund player in the coming hours. At 18 years old, he'll begin a new chapter away from Barça, determined to make a name for himself in Germany. The Catalan club trusts that this move is just a see you later.