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As we head into the enterprise finish of the 2024/25 season Hansi Flick faces a serious resolution concerning Ansu Fati’s future at Barcelona.
After failing to safe a switch to Turkey earlier than the winter switch window closed within the nation earlier this week, the 22-year-old ahead will now stay on the membership till the top of the season.
The important thing query, although, is whether or not Flick will reintegrate him into the squad for upcoming fixtures, beginning with Monday’s match towards Rayo Vallecano, or proceed to exclude him from matchday squads.
Fati’s disappointing plight
Up to now, Fati has been the one participant repeatedly neglected of Flick’s squad as a result of technical selections – a typical incidence since January.
Certainly, 2025 has been difficult for Fati, who has been omitted from six squad lists. His absence started within the Spanish Tremendous Cup, the place he travelled to Saudi Arabia with the squad however was neglected for each the semi-final and remaining.
The La Masia gem was additionally not chosen for the Copa del Rey Spherical of 16 conflict towards Actual Betis or the La Liga fixture at Getafe.
What subsequent for Ansu? (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photographs)
Whereas the coach did convey him into the roster for a few video games when Dani Olmo was injured, the La Masia went again to being omitted for 2 matches this month, elevating considerations about his position within the group.
Up to now in 2025, Fati has performed simply 29 minutes within the Copa del Rey tie towards Barbastro. If his scenario doesn’t change, he’s heading in the right direction for his least impactful season but.
Fati’s willpower to remain
Given the scenario, Fati was inspired to go away Barcelona through the winter switch window by the membership, teaching employees, and his entourage.
The Spanish worldwide had curiosity from some groups in La Liga whereas FC Porto have been additionally eager. Extra not too long ago, Turkish golf equipment, together with Besiktas, confirmed some curiosity.
However Fati was agency in his resolution to remain at Barcelona even though he has solely performed eight occasions throughout all competitions this season, with out scoring or aiding a objective.
Flick has made it clear via each non-public discussions and his squad picks that he doesn’t rely on the ahead. Even so, he has urged the participant to proceed working exhausting in hopes of incomes a chance.
Now that the switch window has closed, Flick should determine whether or not to proceed leaving Fati out of his plans or permit him to rejoin the matchday squad.
