Barcelona have reportedly made a definitive decision to sell Ansu Fati at the end of the season, prioritizing his departure as a key part of their summer financial plans.
According to Sport, despite Fati’s recent form under Hansi Flick, club executives have agreed the 22-year-old attacker will not be part of their long-term plans.
Fati’s high salary, deemed excessive for his current squad role, has made him a prime candidate for a sale.
Although he resisted a January exit, he has now softened his stance, making a summer move increasingly likely.
The club are willing to accept a reduced transfer fee to offload him and clear room on the wage bill.
Barcelona’s transfer activity this summer hinges on outgoing deals, with new signings on hold until sufficient funds are raised.
Fati’s sale is expected to trigger a move for a direct replacement. Liverpool’s Luis Diaz is Deco’s preferred target, while Marcus Rashford remains an option further down the list.
Barcelona’s final home game of the season against Villarreal could mark Fati’s last appearance at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, closing a chapter that began with sky-high expectations for the La Masia product once hailed as Lionel Messi’s heir.
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