Barcelona suffered a shock after drawing 4-4 with Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final yesterday, in a match where the Catalan team missed several chances that could have secured victory.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional”, it seems that Ansu Fati’s story with Barcelona is nearing its end. The young player, once considered the expected successor to Messi, has seen a significant decline in his role within the team under the leadership of Hansi Flick. With a lack of opportunities, limited minutes, and a lack of confidence from the coach, Ansu has decided to leave the club next summer.
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Since Flick took over the team, Ansu Fati’s situation has deteriorated significantly. The player has become unreliable in the eyes of the German coach, as he has been excluded from many recent matches, which marked a turning point for the young striker.
Fati, who returned this season after being loaned to Brighton, had hoped for a new opportunity to prove his worth at Barcelona. However, things have turned out completely differently from his expectations. Flick made it clear from the beginning that Fati was not in his plans, opting for other players such as Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, and Rafinha for attacking roles.
With a lack of confidence and opportunities, it became clear to Ansu that his time at Barcelona was over. As a result, he asked Deco, the club’s sporting director, to find a way out for him in the summer transfer market.
Deco, Barcelona’s sporting director, has been working on securing deals in the transfer market over the past few weeks and is now on a mission to find a suitable offer for Ansu Fati. The club needs to raise money to balance their books, and selling Fati seems like a good opportunity to do so.
Barcelona are aiming to sell Ansu Fati for between €30m and €40m, although the final price could be affected by the demand in the market.
Ansu Fati’s departure from Barcelona would mark the end of a story that once seemed destined for greatness. When he broke into the first team at just 16, he was seen as the natural successor to Messi. His talent, confidence, and goal-scoring ability excited the Catalan fans. However, injuries and a lack of consistency have hampered his progress, and despite being given the No. 10 shirt by Barcelona, Ansu has been unable to establish himself as a leader. Now, with Flick on the bench, it is clear that his position in the team is no longer sustainable.
