Barcelona secured an essential and decisive 4-1 victory over Sevilla in the 23rd round of La Liga, bringing them closer to league leaders Real Madrid. With this win, Barcelona now has 48 points, just two behind Real Madrid, who lead with 50 points.
According to reports from the Spanish newspaper El Nacional, this match also marked a turning point for Ansu Fati’s future at Barcelona. Coach Hansi Flick has reportedly made it clear that he no longer considers Fati a part of his plans for the remainder of the season or beyond.
Despite having opportunities to leave during the winter transfer window, Fati chose to stay, hoping to reclaim his place in the squad. However, his situation has only worsened.
In January, Flick had already advised the young forward to seek a transfer, as he was not in the coach’s long-term vision for the team. Despite receiving several offers, Fati rejected them, determined to fight for his position. Unfortunately, reality has played out differently.
His game time has significantly decreased in recent weeks, and he has been almost entirely absent from the squad. Given these circumstances, Flick has now made a definitive decision: Ansu Fati will not feature for Barcelona again as long as he remains the coach.
Barcelona initially hoped that Fati would regain his form and become a key player once more. However, Flick and his coaching staff have concluded that the young forward lacks the necessary physical and technical attributes to compete at the highest level within the team. His exclusion from match squads is a clear indication that his chapter at Barcelona is closing.
As a result, the club’s management, led by Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco, has begun exploring potential transfer options for the summer.
Barcelona ideally wants to sell Fati to generate funds for strengthening other areas of the squad. However, if a permanent deal does not materialize, a loan move with an option to buy remains a possibility.
For Ansu Fati, this summer will be a defining moment in his career. At just 22 years old, he still has time to develop, but he needs regular playing time to rebuild his confidence and form. While his talent is undeniable, it is now evident that his future lies away from Camp Nou.
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