Barcelona have confirmed Ansu Fati has suffered a foot harm that’s more likely to rule him out of the pre-season tour of the US, doubtlessly scuppering a future switch away from the membership.
After breaking into the Catalan giants’ first-team squad in the course of the 2019/20 season, the 21-year-old then struggled with accidents for the next two campaigns earlier than making 51 appearances in all competitions throughout 2022/23.
Nevertheless, he was despatched out on mortgage to Brighton & Hove Albion final time period and will solely function in 27 video games, scoring simply 4 targets.
Fati has since returned to Spain and, regardless of impressing new supervisor Hansi Flick in pre-season up to now, might be a participant Barcelona look to promote in the course of the summer time switch window to enhance their infamously poor funds.
SPORT have lately reported fellow La Liga aspect Sevilla anticipate the winger to be made out there for switch after their Stateside tour, however these plans might now be revisited after Fati suffered an harm.
A submit from Barca reads: “In coaching as we speak, first staff participant Ansu Fati suffered a foot harm. He’ll endure conservative remedy in Barcelona and his return to coaching shall be decided by his restoration time.”
Fati’s future at Barca might be decided by the signings the membership make over the summer time. Lamine Yamal has achieved famous person standing at solely 17 years of age by main Spain to Euro 2024 glory, whereas worldwide teammate Nico Williams has been closely touted for a transfer to Catalonia.
Williams has been warned towards a transfer to Barcelona by a present Athletic Membership teammate, whereas Dani Olmo’s launch clause at RB Leipzig lately expired.
Barca have additionally stated goodbye to Sergi Roberto and Marcos Alonso following the expirations of their contracts, whereas Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo left after their loans got here to an finish.
