Héctor Fort's future at Barcelona is increasingly distant from the first team. According to various reports, the young Catalan full-back is not part of Hansi Flick's plans for the 2025/2026 season. Barcelona's coach has been clear with the sporting management; he doesn't count on the academy product and has requested a more experienced alternative for the right flank.
Deco de Souza has already taken action, the blaugrana sporting director has directly informed Fort's entourage that he must look for an exit in this summer transfer window. The decision is not negotiable, Barça wants to finalize his departure as soon as possible in order to move forward with a key signing.
The goal is none other than to sign Denzel Dumfries, the Dutch international from Inter Milan is Flick's great desire to strengthen the right wing. His powerful physical profile, vast international experience, and offensive ability fit perfectly with the play style the former Germany coach wants to implement.
A special talent
Dumfries is a footballer who is highly regarded within the technical area at the club, and, moreover, his signing would not be impossible. Inter has valued him at €25 million ($25 million), an affordable figure for Barça if it manages to free up wage bill and complete a sale before August. That's why Fort's departure becomes essential.
The blaugrana club doesn't want to waste time, Flick has been blunt: he needs a reliable full-back for the start of preseason. The coaching staff do not see Héctor Fort as ready to take on that starting role, not even as an alternative from the bench. His most likely destination would be a loan with a purchase option.
Flick doesn't want him
There is unrest in the footballer's entourage, Fort trusted he would have a place in the first team after Xavi's departure during the final stretch of the season, he left a good impression. But Flick's arrival has completely changed the scenario. Now, the player and his agent are working to find a new project.
Barça has already received some proposals from LaLiga, clubs such as Girona, Real Betis, or even Getafe have inquired about his situation. There has also been leaked interest from the Bundesliga. There is still no decision made, but in Barcelona they hope to solve his future before July 15.
Once the full-back's departure is solved, the club will launch the offensive for Dumfries, the Dutchman has a contract with Inter until 2026, he has not renewed and could leave Italy. Barcelona considers him a market opportunity, meanwhile Flick has personally insisted that he be his new right-back, Héctor Fort, meanwhile, is counting the days. His departure seems imminent.