Barcelona has confirmed that Ansu Fati has sustained a foot injury, which is likely to sideline him for the pre-season tour of the United States, potentially impacting any future transfer away from the club.
Having emerged in Barcelona’s first-team squad in the 2019/20 season, the 21-year-old faced injury setbacks in the subsequent seasons before making 51 appearances across all competitions in the 2022/23 campaign.
However, Fati was loaned out to Brighton & Hove Albion last season, where he featured in 27 games and scored four goals.
Despite impressing new manager Hansi Flick during pre-season, Barcelona may consider selling Fati during the summer transfer window to address their financial challenges.
SPORT reported that Sevilla anticipates Fati becoming available for transfer after the U.S. tour, but these plans may be reconsidered due to his recent injury.
Barcelona announced, “In today’s training session, Ansu Fati sustained a foot injury. He will undergo conservative treatment in Barcelona, and his return to training will be based on his recovery progress.”
The future of Fati at Barcelona may hinge on the club’s summer signings, with rising star Lamine Yamal’s success at 17 years old and the potential transfer of Nico Williams to the club.
Williams has been cautioned against a move to Barcelona by a fellow Athletic Club teammate, while RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo’s release clause has expired.
Barcelona bid farewell to Sergi Roberto and Marcos Alonso after their contracts ended, while Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo departed following the conclusion of their loan spells.