Final call from Flick! The Valladolid game proved to be the breaking point… Hansi Flick has officially notified Deco that he’s given the green light to part ways with the team’s star after the player squandered his chance and showed he isn’t ready for the weight of wearing the Blaugrana jersey!

Barcelona secured a narrow 2-1 win over Real Valladolid in a tense La Liga fixture, but the result did little to calm the growing concerns surrounding Hansi Flick’s rotation strategy as the team edges closer to a decisive Champions League encounter.

With the Catalan side’s supporters dreaming of a memorable night in Italy and a place in the prestigious European final — following a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg at Montjuïc Stadium — Flick opted to rest several key players and hand opportunities to some of the lesser-used members of his squad.

One of the most notable inclusions was young right-back Héctor Fort, a highly regarded product of Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy. The teenager was handed a rare start at the José Zorrilla Stadium, with hopes high that he would seize the opportunity to impress. However, Fort struggled to make a significant impact, and his performance left much to be desired.

While he showed glimpses of promise in attack, including a notable shot that narrowly missed the target, his defensive shortcomings were repeatedly exposed. Valladolid’s wingers found space with ease on his flank, frequently threatening the Barcelona goal.

Hansi Flick, observing keenly from the sidelines, was visibly unimpressed with Fort’s display. Although the youngster completed the full 90 minutes, sources close to the club reported that Flick’s post-match evaluation of his performance was unfavorable. The German tactician, known for his emphasis on tactical discipline and defensive solidity, reportedly expressed doubts about Fort’s current readiness to perform at the elite level.

According to Spanish outlet El Nacional, Flick’s disappointment was significant enough for him to communicate directly with Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, giving his approval for the player to be moved on in the upcoming summer transfer window.

The club now intends to either secure a permanent sale or arrange a loan move to another La Liga club, providing Fort with regular first-team football and a chance to further develop his game without the intense scrutiny of Camp Nou.

This decision comes after Flick had previously demonstrated reluctance to use Fort in critical matches, preferring to field makeshift options like Eric García at right-back instead. With the Champions League semi-final looming, it appears the young defender’s prospects within the current Barcelona setup have dimmed, at least for the immediate future.