Tensions Rise as Ansu Fatiโs Barcelona Future Hangs by a Thread
According to El Nacional, Barcelonaโs jubilant 4-3 comeback victory over Celta Vigo was marred by internal unrest, with Ansu Fati at the center of controversy. Despite warming up for much of the second half, Fati was left unused by Hansi Flick, prompting a visibly emotional reaction. After the final whistle, the 21-year-old reportedly kicked a water cooler, threw his shirt to the floor, and stormed out of the dressing room without acknowledging teammates.
Club president Joan Laporta was said to be furious. Already disillusioned by Fatiโs inability to meet expectations after inheriting the iconic number 10 shirt, Laporta now views the playerโs attitude as detrimental to team harmony. With the winger failing to break into Flickโs plans and coming off an underwhelming loan spell at Brighton, this latest outburst may have sealed his fate.
Internal sources suggest that Barcelona have initiated plans to part ways with Fati permanently in the summer, either through a transfer or a new loan with obligation to buy. Laporta has reportedly instructed sporting director Deco to entertain offers, signaling that patience has run out.
As Barcelona look to reshape their squad for the 2025 season, Fatiโs future lies elsewhere. His time at the Camp Nou, once full of promise, appears to be drawing to a definitive close.
