FC Barcelona Continues Preparing Its Restructuring for the Next Season. Hansi Flick has made a drastic decision: two players who were protected and supported by Xavi Hernández no longer have a place on the team.
The blaugrana board, led by Laporta and Deco, is already working on the planning for the summer market, which will be key to balancing the accounts and strengthening strategic positions. However, before thinking about signings, Barça must offload players who have not performed as expected.
Flick Has Been Clear: These Two Players Are Out of His Plans and the Club Is Already Looking for Destinations for Them.
The Locker Room Is Tired: Their Time at Barça Has Ended
Although These Players Had Opportunities in the Xavi Era, the Current Locker Room and Coaching Staff Consider Their Continuity Unsustainable. The lack of commitment, poor performance, and competition in their positions have caused them to gradually lose prominence on the team.
Moreover, the need to reduce the wage bill has led the club to prioritize their departure. With Young Talents Like Lamine Yamal and Cubarsí Gaining Ground, Keeping Players Who Do Not Offer Optimal Performance Is No Longer Viable.
Flick Doesn't Count on Them and Barça Sets Their Price
The German Coach Has Tried to Recover Their Best Version, but the Result Has Been Disappointing. Despite their talent, they have not managed to fit into his system of play or respond with performances when given the opportunity.
Therefore, the board has already started receiving offers and hopes to finalize their sales as soon as the summer market opens. The goal is to bring in at least 30-40 million euros between both to strengthen other key positions.
Two Departures That Mark the End of an Era
The Players to Be Sold Are None Other Than Eric García and Ansu Fati.
Eric García, who arrived at Barça with high expectations after his time at Manchester City, never managed to establish himself as a reliable center-back. This Season He Has Been on Loan at Girona, Where He Has Shown Good Performance, but Barça No Longer Counts on Him. Real Sociedad and Girona itself are interested in signing him permanently.
On the other hand, Ansu Fati, who was considered the great jewel of La Masia, has not managed to recover his best version after his constant injuries. The Winger Has Also Not Convinced Flick, and Barça Will Look for a New Destination for Him in the Summer. His high salary and the presence of players like Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres make his continuity on the team unfeasible.
The Board Is Clear That the Departure of Eric García and Ansu Fati Will Be Key to Adjusting the Budget and Making Room for New Reinforcements. With Flick at the helm, Barça seeks to build a more competitive and balanced team, and these two departures are just the first step in a restructuring that promises to be deep.
The summer market will be the definitive stage to seal these operations. Meanwhile, both García and Ansu Fati know that their time at Barça has come to an end.