When in August 2019 Ernesto Valverde He gave his debut to 16-year-old Ans Fatie, it seemed that FC Barcelona had a footballer for another several years in left-wing position. However, his career thwarted a serious injury knees, and then endless muscle problems. All this meant that although the contract still only a 22-year-old footballer with FC Barcelona applies until the end of June 2027, the Catalan club would gladly part with him.
The 2023/2024 player spent on loan at Brighton and last summer there were reports that Fati would leave to relieve the payroll budget FC Barcelona. However, the Spaniard wanted to gain the trust of Hansi Flick. Effect? Only eight performances in which he collected “dizzying” 187 minutes and did not score any goal and did not note a single assist. He appeared on the pitch for the last time on January 4 this year, when he played 28 minutes in a 4-0 win game from the thighs of Barbastro.
Ansu Fati did not want to leave FC Barcelona. And there were plenty of offers
In the winter window there were also reports on his departure, but again nothing came of it. So what is the current situation of the left -wing FC Barcelona? This was presented by Fabrizio Romano.
“Barcelona's plan regarding Ans Fatie remains the same as in January – the club wants to find a new club to sell him. Ansu rejected over four offers in January and the final decision will have to be made alone, but Barca remains open to his departure. In this case, he could attach a new winger” – he said.
And where could Ansu Fati go in the summer? The Spanish media agreed that the 22-year-old are interested in clubs from the Middle East, namely from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
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Since his debut at FC Barcelona, Ansu Fati played 120 matches, in which he scored 29 goals and recorded six assists. Four trophies won: championship, cup and two superpuchars Spain.