Héctor Fort is one of the young talents that La Masia has contributed to the first team in recent times. He's a right-back with great potential, whose growth was closely followed last season, when he made his debut in several official competitions. However, the start of the new season has made it clear that his role won't be as prominent as was desired.
Flick has built a competitive squad in all its lines, and the right-back position is one of the best covered. In that sense, the decision to make Jules Koundé the undisputed starter and Eric García's good adaptation as a direct alternative have complicated Héctor Fort's options. That's why the young Barça talent has been relegated to a marginal role during preseason.
Future away from Camp Nou
Given this scenario, there's already a final decision: Fort isn't in Flick's immediate plans and his departure is only a matter of time. The right-back, who returned from the Asian tour intending to define his situation, already knows he won't have a first-team spot. Therefore, it's clear he'll have to look for minutes away from Camp Nou to avoid stalling his progress.
Several alternatives are on the table. Mallorca, which has sidelined Maffeo while awaiting a possible sale, showed interest in signing him, but that option has cooled due to the player's own preferences. Meanwhile, Paris FC, newly promoted to Ligue 1, has made a more concrete move to convince both the footballer and Barça.
Departure agreed with the club
Even though the German coach doesn't count on him, the sporting management doesn't want to lose control over the right-back's future. That's why they're considering formulas that would keep a medium-term link. The options being considered include a loan or even a transfer with a percentage of rights and a buy-back option, as has been done in other cases.
Moreover, Fort's departure doesn't represent any financial urgency, since he keeps a Barça Atlètic contract. The main goal is to prioritize his development in a competitive environment, guaranteeing him quality minutes that will allow him to keep evolving.