a radical decision already taken with Ansu Fati?

FC Barcelona is seriously considering loaning Ansu Fati from the winter transfer window in January. Despite the hopes placed on him for this season, the striker has only played 28 minutes since returning from loan from Brighton. After an injury in pre-season, he struggled to regain his fitness and his playing time was extremely limited. Barça coach Hansi Flick was counting on him, but the reality is that Fati is currently the last choice in the club’s hierarchy of attackers, surpassed even by the young Pau Víctor. Faced with this situation, the club believes that a loan to another club would allow it to obtain the playing time necessary to regain its level. However, this eventuality will only be considered if Ansu’s departure respects the 1-1 rule, that is to say that Barça can replace him without unbalancing its squad.

Discussions planned

A meeting with his agent Jorge Mendes is also planned for November to explore possible options. Several Spanish clubs would be interested in a temporary transfer of Fati, but the final decision will be up to him. Barça remains cautious, because losing a player in the middle of the season without being able to replace him could complicate the management of the squad, especially if injuries occur. Flick does not want to weaken his offensive options, even if Ansu Fati plays little. If Barça finds a replacement, whether internally or on the market, the departure of the striker will be prioritized. Indeed, a prolonged period of inactivity could harm his career, while Fati is still under contract until 2027. A loan could allow him to regain rhythm, confidence, and reassess himself for a possible return to football. strength in the first team at Barcelona.