Ansu Fati's future as a player for FC Barcelona seems to have reached its end. Despite being one of the greatest hopes from the youth academy in recent years, the young talent is no longer in the club's plans. His inconsistent performance, combined with constant injuries and the arrival of Hansi Flick as coach, have ended a phase that, although brief, was filled with excitement at its start.
Barça is already working with his entourage to finalize his departure as soon as possible. The idea is not only to free up salary space but also to provide the player with a new environment where he can regain his form and quality minutes. At 21 years old, Ansu still has room to reinvent himself, but he needs to do it away from Camp Nou.
Options on the Table
According to the latest information that has reached Barça's offices, two La Liga teams have shown concrete interest in having Ansu Fati in their ranks. These are Villarreal and Girona, starting from the belief that both clubs think that, with confidence and continuity, Ansu can still perform at a high level. They are very different destinations in terms of goals and sports projects, but they share something key: the willingness to offer the young culé talent a leading role for the future.
In Villarreal's case, the project led by Marcelino seeks to compete in Europe again and sees Ansu as a player capable of making a difference in the attack. In Girona, meanwhile, the immediate goal is to stay in the First Division, and coach Míchel believes that Ansu can be an offensive leader to help in that challenge.
Two Paths, Shared Decision
In both cases, a loan with a purchase option is being considered, a formula that Barça views favorably if minutes are guaranteed. Villarreal represents a competitive environment, with European aspirations and an offensive style that could benefit the player. Girona, on the other hand, offers him something he might value even more: total prominence without the media pressure present at FC Barcelona.
From the board, both Joan Laporta and Deco agree that Ansu's departure is the best for all parties involved. With a secondary role and a high salary, his continuity no longer makes sporting or financial sense. Therefore, they are seeking an exit that allows him to restart, and everything points to it being within La Liga.