A Barcelona player who has fallen out of favor could be on his way to the Premier League after noticeably opting not to celebrate the team’s La Liga title triumph.
On Sunday, May 18, Barcelona showcased their league trophy to jubilant fans at the Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc on the outskirts of the city.
Their recent 3-2 defeat to Villarreal was quickly forgotten as Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and their teammates lifted the trophy following an exciting and ultimately rewarding campaign. ..Continue Reading
Although Barca still have one final La Liga match against Athletic Club on May 25, their season’s work is effectively complete.
Hansi Flick’s squad has an average age just under 24, with standout young talents like 17-year-old Yamal, 22-year-old Pedri, and 20-year-old Gavi significantly lowering the team’s overall age profile.
Before this talented trio rose to prominence, another young Barcelona prospect was once hailed as Lionel Messi’s heir apparent.
Ansu Fati became the club’s second-youngest debutant at 16 years and 198 days old when he played in Barcelona’s 5-2 victory over Real Betis in August 2019.
“Playing with Messi is a dream I had since I was a child, and now I am living it”, Fati said in 2020.
“He gives me a lot of advice, he helps me a lot on the pitch and in training, but away from it too, and that makes me very happy.”
Five years later, Ansu Fati’s career has stalled, and reports from Madrid-Barcelona.com claim he declined to participate in the chants or interact with fans during Barcelona’s trophy celebration.
The 22-year-old has struggled for game time, making just 11 appearances this season and falling far down the hierarchy of attacking options at the club.
According to the report, Premier League sides may consider making a move for the Spanish international, who spent the 2023/24 season on loan at Brighton.
Meanwhile, Tribal Football states that Fati, whose contract runs until June 2027, has also attracted interest from Andalusian clubs Sevilla and Real Betis.
Although it remains uncertain which English teams are pursuing him, The Guardian previously suggested that West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur explored a potential loan deal during the winter transfer window.
