Ansu Fati has known for several weeks that he doesn't have Hansi Flick's trust. Once again, it was demonstrated in the Copa del Rey match against Valencia, where not only did he not play, but he also wasn't included in the squad. He isn't in the plans of Barça's coach, who isn't convinced by the homegrown player. For a long time, he opened the door for him, but Ansu decided to stay.
Recently, a proposal arrived at Barça of 10+5 million euros for Ansu Fati, from Al-Shebab. Hansi Flick gave the green light to accept it, but it was the forward himself who decided to reject it. He would have earned more than in his current contract, but he considered it a step backward to go to Saudi Arabia. He probably regrets his decision now.
At FC Barcelona the plan is clear: get rid of Ansu Fati and his high salary. He is pocketing 7 million euros net per season, having signed when he was still considered a great promise. Barça notices this now, as they need to offload him to carry out other important operations.
Barça vetoed Ansu Fati's preferred destination
It is absolutely confirmed that Barça won't let Ansu Fati play at Sevilla. The relations between both entities are completely broken, and they don't intend to strengthen a 'rival' team. They didn't like their statements regarding Negreira, but even less their stance after what happened with the CSD, showing a very belligerent attitude.
Laporta is clear: to any team, except Sevilla. Ansu Fati is aware of this, even though it was his main option and he was (is) very eager to play there. The figure of García Pimienta had played an essential role in convincing him, but the reply is clear and leaves no room for doubt.
He will have to wait until next summer, but Ansu Fati has a problem ahead. Hansi Flick has no confidence in him, as demonstrated by his exclusion against Valencia. With the market closed, it now seems that the homegrown player might regret not having left Barça in January.
It seems difficult for him to get minutes with Barça again, while it seems his confidence has plummeted. Hansi Flick's situation isn't helping him either...