In one of Barcelona’s worst matches of the season, the Catalan team stumbled to a 1-1 draw against Real Betis at the Montjuïc Stadium, disappointing fans who hoped to extend their lead over Real Madrid, which itself suffered a surprising loss to Valencia in the same round. This match was supposed to be a golden opportunity for Hansi Flick’s team to strengthen its top position, but the underwhelming performance squandered that precious chance.
According to information from Spanish newspaper ‘‘El Nacional‘‘, Ansu Fati’s future at Barcelona is already decided, and he will not continue at Camp Nou. The young forward, who came through La Masia, will be the first summer transfer sale for the club, unless any unexpected changes occur. His situation has been complicated for several months, but with the arrival of coach Hansi Flick, it has been further confirmed that he is not part of the German coach’s plans for next season.
Flick has been clear and direct in his stance: “He does not rely on Ansu Fati.” Barcelona’s management, led by Deco, received this message and has already begun working to find an appropriate solution as soon as possible. The club’s intention is to sell the player permanently, rather than loaning him out again as happened with his move to Brighton.
Ansu Fati has been one of the most painful cases in recent Barcelona history. He was described from the beginning as the “heir to Messi,” especially after receiving the number 10 shirt, but repeated injuries significantly hindered his development. Since then, he has been unable to regain the form he showed in his early years, and every new opportunity has not resulted in tangible success.
Coach Flick, who favors a fast-paced style of play with high offensive intensity, does not see the physical explosiveness and power needed from a winger in Fati. With players like Lamine Yamal and Raphinha in the squad, and potential interest in players like Nico Williams, competition for the wing positions will be fierce, leaving no space for Fati in the setup that the German coach is preparing.
It seems that Ansu Fati’s story with Barcelona, which started as a beautiful dream, is coming to an end. If no last-minute changes occur, Fati will be one of the first to leave this summer, marking the beginning of a new phase in his career, while at the same time, signaling the end of an era at Barcelona under the leadership of Hansi Flick.