Hansi Flick is clear that a problem in the Barça squad must be corrected as soon as possible. The German coach believes that a winger is needed who can offer speed and dribble from the bench. Now it seems that Deco has found the best possible candidate. At least, that's what the Portuguese thinks, offering the possible arrival of a recent Copa Libertadores winner: Luiz Henrique.
At 23 years old, after a dubious spell at Betis, Luiz Henrique is enjoying a great time at Botafogo. He won the Libertadores with a key role and was decisive in the finals of the tournament, scoring a goal and providing an assist in the 3-1 victory. He has 12 goals and 6 assists this season, something that has earned him a draft to the Brazilian national team.
Luiz Henrique is the candidate that Deco has offered to reinforce Barça's attack. A different profile to what's available, he is a young and versatile talent. Hansi Flick is already happy with this, although it is true that he's thinking of other players to occupy the winger position.
Luiz Henrique Gives the Final Blow to Ansu Fati: Deco Makes the Decision
The hypothetical arrival of Luiz Henrique would mean a painful departure for Barça. We are talking about Ansu Fati, who isn't part of Hansi Flick's plans. He hasn't yet fully taken off in his time as the German's coach and has already accumulated two major injuries. He doesn't have the confidence of the manager and there's green light to negotiate his exit immediately.
Ansu Fati's departure wouldn't be a painful one in terms of playing, but it would be in terms of meaning. Injuries seem to have cut short the great projection that the Spaniard had. There were many hopes placed on him. At Barça, however, it seems that it's already clear that the best thing to do is to cut the relationship.
At 22, Ansu Fati has a long career ahead of him, but it seems that it won't continue at FC Barcelona. He has a contract until 2027 and a salary that grows year after year, signed when he was expected to be the new star of the club.
Deco has already found a replacement and has the Ok from Hansi Flick, who accepts the departure of Ansu Fati. Luiz Henrique is waiting for his turn and would be delighted.