As the summer transfer window heats up, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is eagerly awaiting the return of Ansu Fati, the 21-year-old striker who has been sidelined since pre-season training with a foot injury.
Flick recently expressed his optimism about the striker’s potential, stating: “I hope that Ansu will show the same level when he returns as he did last season. We have to look after him,” said the manager, according to Fabrizio Romano.
It must be noted that Ansu’s injury casts a shadow over his future at the club and there is speculation about his departure. It has been reported that the player was impressive in training before his injury, showing his quickness and potential.
In fact, the coach had promised him a chance to prove himself in the first team, as he saw in him a real alternative to Robert Lewandowski in attack.
Why the uncertainty despite Flick’s promise?
It has been noted that the arrival of another winger or striker could jeopardise Ansu’s position, leading him to consider a move away. Barcelona are interested in signing a left winger, with Federico Chiesa emerging as a top target.
This development could lead him to consider other options, especially given the competition for playing time in midfield from Pau Victor and Ferran Torres.
Barcelona’s efforts to offload non-essential players in order to raise money on the transfer market have created uncertainty about his future.
The club have considered offers for several players, making it likely that they would be willing to let him go either on loan or permanently. Previously, Sevilla have been linked, although their interest was contingent on not paying a significant portion of his wages.
As Ansu’s recovery continues, his future at Barcelona remains uncertain. Will he regain his form from last season and secure a place in Flick’s first team, or will the arrival of new players and the club’s transfer market maneuvers push him out? Only time will tell.
