FC Barcelona is still in the midst of a rebuilding process and, as often happens in these scenarios, not all players find their place in the coach's plans. Hansi Flick, current blaugrana coach, seems to have a very clear roadmap for next season. On that list of departures is a footballer trained at La Masia who, despite his enormous quality, hasn't managed to have much continuity in the first team.
The player in question is one of the full-backs with the most potential from the Barça academy. However, opportunities are nowhere to be found. Flick doesn't consider him and his role has been reduced to a token participation. That lack of minutes has led the young Catalan to make the decision to look for a new destination in the next transfer window.
Meanwhile, interest has already been sparked from England. Several Premier League clubs are closely following the gems who can't find a place at Barça. In this case, one of the most renowned coaches in the English league has set his sights on him.
Emery bets on Fort
Unai Emery, current Aston Villa coach, sees the addition of the full-back as a market opportunity. The Birmingham side is going through an ambitious project with a clear European projection. The idea is to strengthen the squad with young, dynamic profiles with room for growth, and the possibility of signing a footballer trained at Barça appeals to Unai Emery.
The situation in Barcelona doesn't offer the player much hope. Flick has other options for the right flank and internal competition is fierce. Added to this is the lack of trust the coach has shown in key matches, something that has ultimately left the academy graduate without a role in the rotation.
He goes to England
Given this scenario, the option of making the leap to the Premier League is gaining momentum. Emery's proposal not only guarantees minutes, it would also allow him to grow in a demanding and top-level competitive environment. The Premier League has become a recurring destination for Spanish talents seeking to establish themselves away from LaLiga.
Héctor Fort, who until now has represented one of the most interesting projects from La Masia, clearly seems to have his days numbered at the club of his life. His greatest desire to progress as a professional directly clashes with Hansi Flick's decision, who has been clear about his role at Barça. The exit door is completely open and everything indicates that his brilliant future could be written in Birmingham, under the guidance of Unai Emery and Aston Villa.