Barcelona is enjoying a fantastic season so far and has a historic chance to win the treble. The Catalan club currently leads the La Liga standings with 60 points, ahead of second-place Real Madrid on goal difference. They also have a game in hand against Osasuna, which, if won, would widen the gap with their arch-rivals.
The team also has a crucial Champions League quarter-final against Borussia Dortmund and is considered one of the favorites to advance to the semi-finals. Furthermore, Barcelona continues its successful run in the Copa del Rey semi-finals, where they await the return leg against Atlético Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano after the first leg ended in a 4-4 draw.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper ‘‘El Nacional‘‘, amid these successes, surprising news has emerged regarding the future of one of the team’s players. Ansu Fati’s transfer to Inter Miami was close to being completed last January. The talented and controversial Spanish player had agreed on all the details of his transfer, but in a major surprise, Messi intervened at the last minute to stop the deal, saying, “I know him well. He’s a lazy player and won’t contribute to the team’s development. Leave him alone.”
The newspaper indicated that the young Spanish player’s chances of playing for Barcelona appear impossible, given Hansi Flick’s categorical refusal to trust the player due to his recurring injuries and lack of convincing performances in training.
Messi’s intervention sparked considerable controversy, especially after David Beckham came close to signing Fati. However, the Argentine football legend’s intervention suddenly changed the course of the deal.
It appears that Messi is not convinced of Fati’s potential at the moment and considers him an obstacle to the team’s success this season.