Jorge Mendes took advantage of Joan Laporta's visit to Lisbon to hold a meeting with Barça's top official, with whom he shares a great friendship. Hours before the match against Benfica, they went to dinner at a famous restaurant in the Portuguese city, where they put several matters on the table. In recent years, Mendes has gained significant importance in the culer club, representing several of its footballers.
One of them is in a complicated position, unexpected when he signed his renewal until 2027. We are talking about Ansu Fati, who seemed to be the great star of Barça for the coming years. Injuries have prevented him from flourishing, and since Hansi Flick's arrival, he has been relegated to the stands. He is not in the coach's plans, who hopes to find him a new team for the next season.
Ansu Fati's value has plummeted, which a few years ago was almost 100 million euros. At the moment, he is valued at 8 "kilos," and everything seems to indicate that his future would be far from a competitive championship.
Jorge Mendes Confirms to Laporta: He Takes Ansu Fati
So far, Ansu Fati has only played 186 minutes spread over 8 matches in a Barça jersey this season. The future doesn't look very promising for the youth player, who practically remains in the stands match after match. Flick's confidence in him is nonexistent, and Joan Laporta has been trying to move him for months, especially to get rid of his salary.
By signing his renewal, there were hopes in Ansu Fati that have not been fulfilled. He signed as the most promising player on the planet and now earns as such. It is crucial to get rid of his high salary, and it seems that Jorge Mendes is willing to do so.
Madrid-Barcelona has learned that, at this dinner, the representative confirmed to Joan Laporta that he will find a new team for Ansu Fati. The situation is unsustainable, and it is expected that next season, he may wear another jersey. The most likely scenario is a low-cost transfer, with Barça retaining part of his future rights.
Ansu Fati Won't Stay at Barça
So far, Ansu Fati has always ruled out his departure. He agreed to move to Brighton on loan, but it didn't go as expected. Now, his future seems to point to a less prestigious competition, where he can continue earning a salary similar to what he currently has at Barça.
Joan Laporta did not expect to reach this situation, but the outlook is bleak and looks bad for Ansu Fati... at least in this Barça.