Barcelona coach Hansi Flick remains firm in his decision to offload Ansu Fati before the close of the European winter transfer window. Following the team’s 2-2 draw against Atalanta, where Fati did not feature, it became clear that Flick does not see the 21-year-old as part of his long-term plans. The match further emphasized the player’s dwindling role in the squad, as Fati has only seen limited minutes this year—just half an hour across eight matches, with much of that coming against lower-tier opposition.
Reports suggest that Flick is actively seeking to sign Marcus Rashford, which could only be possible if Fati departs. Barcelona’s lack of inclusion of Fati in key fixtures, like the win over Valencia, coupled with the transfer speculation, indicates that Fati’s future at the club is uncertain. Though the young forward has expressed a desire to stay and fight for his place, the final days of the transfer window may signal his departure.
