“Barca will need him!” Ansu Fati’s agent responds to reports that player is leaving on loan
Barcelona star Ansu Fati has had quite the fall from grace in recent seasons. The 22-year-old is now linked with a loan move away from FCB.
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Ansu Fati will be crucial for Barca when he's fully fit, says Jorge Mendes (Via GOAL & Sky Sports)
Once touted as the heir to Lionel Messi‘s throne at FC Barcelona, Ansu Fati has seen himself fall down the pecking order significantly at Barcelona. After a failed loan move to Brighton last season, the player has returned to the Spanish club.
However, recurring injuries and poor form has prevented the 22-year-old from finding a spot in Hansi Flick‘s squad. As 2025 comes around, Fati has only managed to pick up seven appearances in all competitions this season.
Surprisingly, the Spaniard is also yet to get his name on the scoresheet and has zero goal contributions in total. Given his current situation, it wouldn’t be a surprise if he leaves the club once again on loan. However, the player’s agent did not seem pleased at the suggestion.
That’s a question for Barca, but he has the level to play for them. He needs to resolve his physical issues and gain confidence. Once he’s at 100%, Barca will need him.
Jorge Mendes told the press
?? Jorge Mendes: “Ansu Fati to leave on loan? Question for Barça but he has the level to play for them”.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 31, 2024
“He needs is confidence and to resolve his physical issues. Once he’s at 100%, Barça will need him. He’s a unique player”, told MD. pic.twitter.com/5LjrMPcqrK
Fati’s most recent injury came in November 2024, when he suffered a hamstring injury in training and missed a month of action. Only time will tell if the youngster can regain form and fitness this season.
Barcelona youngster turned down ‘several top clubs’ before signing extension – Jorge Mendes
Hansi Flick’s trusted left-back – Alejandro Balde, recently signed a contract extension with Barcelona. The deal will see him play for the Catalans till 2028, with a release clause of €1 billion speaking volumes about his importance to the squad.
Balde’s agent, Jorge Mendes, happens to be the same that represents Ansu Fati. With the difficult financial situation Barcelona is in, the club could have very well made a significant profit by listening to offers for the 21-year-old. The agent said that the club made the right decision to offer the player an extension.
Before renewing with Barca, the best clubs in Europe wanted him and the club knows that. Barca made the right decision to not sell him despite having important offers. There is no doubt.
Jorge Mendes told Mundo Deportivo via Barca Blaugranes
?? Alejandro Balde’s agent Jorge Mendes: “Barça rejected offers from big teams for Balde and so he renewed”.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 1, 2025
“There is no doubt for me, he will be the best left back in the world”, told Mundo Deportivo. pic.twitter.com/q3RgpUe96y
Balde has made 17 appearances this season in La Liga, providing 2 assists in the process. In the Champions League, the Spaniard has made 5 appearances, while claiming an assist.
Barcelona’s first game in 2025 is against UD Barbastro in the Copa del Rey Round of 32. A clash against Athletic Club awaits in the Spanish Super Cup, while Getafe is the club’s first opponent in La Liga this year.
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