FC Barcelona keeps planning the squad for next season, with several cases still on the table to be solved. Hansi Flick is clear about who he counts on and who he doesn't, and one case that requires a solution is Héctor Fort. The coach doesn't quite see him fitting in and has been looking for a new destination for him for some time, to the point that he may already know where he'll play next season.
Surprise destination for Fort
No one has missed the situation the defender is going through, to the point that the unexpected solution seems to be coming from Germany.
In the last few hours, it has become public that Borussia Dortmund has shown a "firm interest" in signing Héctor Fort. They're offering him a place to boost his career, valuing his versatility and range on the field. They see him as a bet for both the present and the future, and the Catalan sees it very positively.
Negotiations are still in the preliminary phase, but it seems that the feelings are very positive. Barça is open to a permanent sale, as long as it doesn't lose control over him. What it asks for is to keep 50% of his rights for a future transfer, as well as have a buy-back option.
Open doors for Héctor Fort
This is a well-known issue in Barça's locker room. It's being talked about a lot during the tour in Asia, to the point that his best friend, Lamine Yamal, knows about it firsthand. The advice he's given him is to try to get as many minutes as possible, whether in Barcelona or with Borussia Dortmund.
Fort is a footballer who is highly valued within the locker room. He has many friends who want the best for him, which could mean a departure. Hansi Flick doesn't quite like him and he knows he has the doors open to leave.
Given the way things are, Héctor Fort has his departure in mind and the Dortmund option seems very appealing to him. Everything will depend on the final proposal, but Barça is open to negotiating...