In a positive start to the Barcelona season, there are a limited number of players who have been unable to meet Hansi Flick’s expectations, while most players, such as Raphinha and Marc Casado, have succeeded in exceeding the coach’s expectations.
On the other hand, several players have disappointed the German coach and did not live up to expectations, despite the great confidence he placed in them.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “Sport,” Barcelona star Ansu Fati is one of the prominent names that has disappointed the coach.
Fati returned after an unsuccessful loan period at Brighton and began the preparation period in a promising way. However, he suffered an unexpected injury that kept him out for more than a month.
After his return, he was unable to regain his brilliance, remaining inconsistent due to the numerous injuries that led to his exclusion from Xavi Hernandez’s lineup.
Joan Laporta and Deco confirmed that the player is unlikely to return to his previous level, prompting them to consider his departure from Camp Nou in the upcoming January transfer window.
The newspaper added that Hansi Flick was the only one who held out some hope for Fati to regain his form, as had happened with Pedri Gonzalez and Jules Kounde.
However, he quickly realized that he was mistaken, and therefore selling Fati, who is one of the most prominent candidates to leave in January, is now a viable option.
Fati’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has been informed that the player has no future at the club, making it necessary for him to look for a new team.
In this context, Laporta and Deco have decided to reduce the asking price for Fati from €30 million to €25 million to facilitate his departure, bringing him closer to leaving than ever.