“Fati is only 22 years old, but his great career is already on a serious bend” – Szymon Szczepanik from Sport.pl recently wrote. And it's hard not to agree, because the Spaniard played just over 300 minutes this season. And although in the 2019/2020 season, when the coach of FC Barcelona was Ernesto Valverde, it seemed that the famous La Masia produced another talent for the generation, now the situation looks completely different.
New news on Ans Fati. It's over
A month ago, Fati unexpectedly ran in the basic composition in the match against RCD Mallorca. He had to be given to him that he presented himself very well, which the fans appreciated. “Finally, he spent 62 minutes on the pitch, and when the coach Flick decided to change him, the fans said goodbye to him with loud applause and shouted his name” – We read at Sport.pl. Then he played in the match against Real Valladolid, but then he completely disappointed and since then he did not get up from the bench.
The “Sport” daily announced that although Fati's contract expires at the end of June 2027, after the end of the season he will leave the Catalan club. “Barcelona has already decided that Ansu will not be part of a new project,” it was reported. The Spaniard will have the opportunity to say goodbye to the fans during a Sunday match with Villarreal, in which he will probably play a few minutes. Parting with him will not be so easy.
“Ansu is a very sensitive topic because he is a young player, loved in the locker room and by the fans” – it was announced, pointing out that his agent Jorge Mendes had already received offers in the winter transfer window, but together they decided that the footballer would stay in the team until the end of the competition.
FC Barcelona wants to “save” the player's contract, that's why he does what he can sell it. However, this is a difficult task, especially considering his salary. The option to extend the contract with him is also considered to spread the established remuneration for many years. Only then could more proposals appear for him.
Journalists point out that Fati's situation is observed by several Spanish clubs, and also sheikhs from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. However, this is not the end, because he allegedly hit the Bundesliga team's wish list, while Benfica and Sporting have recently even submitted an inquiry. “Barcelona wants to approach the matter with full caution, but also wants to defend her sports and economic interests,” they summed up.