Joan Laporta and the Barça board have made an important decision with young Ansu Fati. The striker, once considered La Masia's great promise and Lionel Messi's natural successor, faces an uncertain future. After seasons marked by injuries and poor performance, Barça would be willing to sell Ansu in the next winter market for 25 million euros.
Under Hansi Flick, Ansu Fati has lost importance in the team. While other players such as Raphinha have managed to establish themselves, Fati has been relegated to a secondary role. This poor performance has reduced his value in the market, distancing him from million-dollar offers that teams like PSG and Manchester United have reportedly featured in the past.
A drop in Ansu Fati's market value
The situation is complex: Barça invested in his growth, and now, with his value falling, they are forced to accept a smaller sum than expected. Laporta and Deco are at a crossroads, as the youngster, who shone in his has failed to regain the level he had promised in the first few years. The possibility of a 25 million euro transfer reflects the financial difficulties the club is facing.
Barça will be hoping to not only free up space in their squad, but also to gain revenue in a limited market. The transfer of Ansu Fati , which has been painful for fans, could allow the club to reinvest in players who better fit Flick's needs. The market winter will be crucial in determining the future of the attacker and the team that decides to bet on his talent.
Ansu Fati and Real Betis as possible destinations
Among the interested teams is Real Betis, who could see in Ansu Fati an opportunity to bring in young and well-known talent in La Liga at an affordable price. However, Barça is evaluating the best option to carry out the transaction in the coming months, hoping to get an offer that guarantees benefits both in sporting and financial terms.
With this decision, Barça ends an era of high expectations and, at the same time, seeks to make way for a renewed team that better responds to Flick's demands. The fans, although regret the departure of Ansu Fati, understand the need for give priority to those players who can guarantee immediate performance in this reconstruction project.