Ansu Fati (20) was once seen as FC Barcelona’s greatest talent, hailed as a rising superstar. Since then, however, persistent injury problems and form crises have brought the promising career to a standstill. Today, fans and the media especially celebrate Fati’s colleagues Pedri (20) and Gavi (18) – he himself leads a shadowy existence.
The winger, who has a contract until 2027, currently dominates the headlines more with his future than with his sporting achievements. The press has been given new fodder by the statements made by Barça President Joan Laporta, whose words at today’s press conference sounded nothing like a declaration of love. “We don’t think about it”the club boss said about a possible Fati sale, but also pushed the small but fine addition “at the moment” after.
Laporta stated: “I can’t see into the future. For us, Ansu Fati is a player we still have high hopes for. Everything depends on whether he brings any benefit to the club and to Xavi.” You don’t want to sell, Barça’s strong man repeated. Mind you: “Currently”. Fati definitely has a chance of a change of scenery: “His advisor has informed us that clubs are showing interest.” Among them, one reads in Catalonia, FC Bayern and several English clubs.
The stand at Dembélé & Busquets
Laporta devoted himself to other topics related to his club. He didn’t want to attach more importance to the tirade of Lionel Messi’s brother Matías: “I’m not interested in that anymore. He apologized, that goes without saying.” Players present like Ousmane Dembélé are more concerned with the Blaugrana president.
“The contract ends in 2024 and we want to extend it”Laporta said of the situation of the 25-year-old Frenchman and revealed with a view to a possible agreement: “He’s currently injured, but with my latest information I’m optimistic and positive.” Dembélé is a player that she has in Barcelona “appreciate and love”.
This also applies to club icon Sergio Busquets (34), who has to choose between an extension and the MLS adventure. In this case, too, Laporta asks for patience. Be it for negotiations “not the right moment”. Busquets would have “can go to MLS in winter but he wants to finish the season with us”. By then, those involved will have announced their decision.
