FC Barcelona has made a firm decision regarding Ansu Fati’s future ahead of the 2025 summer transfer window. The club intends to part ways with the forward—either through a permanent transfer or a loan—due to both financial constraints and his lack of prominence in Hansi Flick’s sporting plans.
Out of the Project
Once seen as the heir to Lionel Messi’s No. 10 shirt, Fati has struggled to cement a place in the team. Despite his talent, his time on the pitch has been limited—just 191 minutes across 9 games this season, with no goals or assists. Flick has reportedly made it clear: any chance of staying will depend on performances in training, and so far, Fati hasn’t convinced.
Barcelona sees his departure as a key move to reduce the wage bill and generate funds for potential new signings, like Nico Williams. Fati, currently earning a gross salary of around €14 million per year until 2027, is among the club’s top earners.
Open to Selling, Will Consider Another Loan
The club’s first priority is a sale that would bring in €20–30 million. But if no buyer steps up, Barça is open to another loan—similar to the 2023 arrangement with Brighton—possibly even covering part of his salary to make it easier for other clubs.
At one point, Barcelona considered extending his contract to 2030 to reduce his annual salary hit, but that idea has been dropped. Fati is unwilling to take a major pay cut, so a swift exit is now the preferred option.
With LaLiga’s Financial Fair Play looming, Barcelona needs to offload players like Fati to make space for reinforcements. His market value has dropped dramatically—from €80 million in 2020 to just €5 million today—making a profitable sale more difficult.
Interested Clubs
Despite his injury history and recent form, a handful of clubs are still keeping tabs on Fati:
• Juventus: Sees him as a gamble worth taking. They’re more inclined toward a loan with a purchase option.
• Sevilla: The most persistent suitor so far. Manager García Pimienta, who coached Fati at La Masia, believes Sevilla’s family atmosphere could help reignite his career.
• Real Betis: Recently joined the race and would welcome a loan, especially if Barcelona agrees to cover part of his salary.
• Valencia: Interested but financially limited—any deal would depend on outgoing transfers.
• Girona: Their attacking style could suit Fati, and there’s a soft link through the City Group, but the club hasn’t made a strong move yet.
• West Ham & Tottenham: Both have explored a loan. West Ham needs attacking reinforcements under Graham Potter, and Spurs want more consistency. However, Fati is hesitant to return to England after a quiet season at Brighton (4 goals in 30 appearances).
• Fenerbahçe & Beşiktaş: Turkish clubs have shown interest, but Fati prefers to stay in a more competitive league.
• Saudi Arabian clubs: Have made lucrative offers, but Fati and his camp want him to stay in Europe to boost his national team hopes.
• Benfica: Inquired during the winter window, drawn by the chance to offer him Champions League minutes. Talks didn’t advance then but could be revived in the summer.
Final Decision Coming Soon
Barcelona and Fati’s camp are aligned on one thing: a decision will be made at the end of the 2024–25 season. Both sides are determined to find a solution that allows the player to regain form and the club to reshape its future.
