Barca News
The arrival of Hansi Flick marks the beginning of a new era at Barça . It had been 16 years since the Blaugrana bench had not been occupied by a foreigner, since Frank Rijkaard in 2008. This cycle of Spanish coaches, all with a Blaugrana past, ends with the dismissal of Xavi Hernández , when it seemed that his continuity for one year more was assured.
A change of direction that will be reflected in the style of play, in the physicality of the players, in the press conferences and in the squad. And it is that many of the decisions that Xavi had made together with Deco regarding some players could change drastically . Others, however, could remain intact.
It seems that it could be the case of Ansu Fati . Although the striker intended to return to the club, after a disappointing transfer to Brighton and Hove Albion , Xavi did not count him among his plans . With the departure of the Catalan coach, an opportunity opened up for the Spanish-Guinean. But Flick also does not contemplate his return and will force him to look for a new destination.
Ansu Fati has had a season to forget. The striker left on loan in the Premier League to be under Roberto De Zerbi in a team that is purposeful, dynamic and where it was hoped that he could recover the level of before the injury. Although it was difficult for him to get into a good dynamic, little by little he became important. But a new injury kept him away from the pitch for three months . Which stunted his growth and relegated him to the bench. The season ends with a record of 4 goals and an assist in 30 games . Insufficient numbers for a player who was called to be a star.
Sevilla, an increasingly attractive option
Aware of the few options he has to play for Barça, Ansu Fati is already looking for a new destination . And the place chosen could be Sevilla . In addition to being from the Masia youth team, Ansu took his first steps as a footballer in the Sevillian team, where he began to stand out before moving to Barcelona.
Now, with the aim of returning to Europe, Sevilla wants to make a bid for the young striker. In his favour, the possibility of being important and having the regularity he has not had in England, in addition to his great argument: García Pimienta. The Spanish coach will leave UD Las Palmas at the end of the season to join Sevilla. Precisely, he was one of the coaches who helped train the 21-year-old forward . Now, they could meet again.
Source: El Nacional
