Ansu Fati's future at FC Barcelona seems closer to a change than ever. The 22-year-old player has struggled to secure a spot in the first team and, according to rumors, might be close to changing destinations. The offer that has arrived for the Barça player comes from a Turkish team, with a significant name behind it: José Mourinho.
Fenerbahçe in Search of Reinforcements
Fenerbahçe has shown a clear interest in signing Ansu Fati, with the intention of bringing him in on loan. The operation would be carried out until the end of the season, that is, until June, with a purchase option that could materialize if the player's performance meets expectations. The Turkish club plans to terminate Saint-Maximin's contract, which could open the door for Fati.
Saint-Maximin's Situation
Saint-Maximin, who arrived at Fenerbahçe as one of the team's stars, has disappointed with his performance. He is the highest-paid player at the club, with a salary of 8 million euros, but he hasn't managed to justify this investment. For this reason, Fenerbahçe has begun to manage his exit.
José Mourinho, the team's coach, hasn't shown a clear commitment to the player's future. In a recent press conference, Mourinho hinted that he doesn't know what the future holds for the former Newcastle player. If the club convinces Al-Ahli to terminate Saint-Maximin's contract, it will seek a replacement, and Fati could be the preferred option.
Mourinho's Persistence for Fati
Mourinho's interest in Ansu Fati is not new. The Portuguese coach already tried to sign him last summer, but the player chose to stay at Barcelona, hoping for more playing time. However, Fati's situation has changed drastically.
The lack of confidence from Hansi Flick and the limited playing opportunities have left him in a difficult situation. He has only played 186 minutes in 8 matches this season, and his last appearance in La Liga was on November 10 against Real Sociedad, where he played only 21 minutes.
Barcelona Willing to Negotiate
Barcelona, which already loaned Fati to Brighton last season, would be willing to negotiate his departure again, but under stricter conditions.
It is expected that the agreement with Fenerbahçe will include a purchase option, which Barça could make mandatory if Fati moves to Türkiye.