Barcelona didn’t find yourself doing any enterprise through the switch window, though they’d hoped to herald Marcus Rashford from Manchester United. That deal ended up being not possible as a result of nobody left, though there have been choices for doable departures.
Ansu Fati was the participant that Barcelona had hoped to maneuver on, however regardless of insisting that he is not going to be counted on by head coach Hansi Flick through the second half of the season, the younger attacker stood agency on his choice to stay on the Catalan membership till the summer time.
The saving that may have include Fati’s wage would’ve been sufficient for Rashford to be registered, which was one more reason why Barcelona pushed laborious for him to depart. In the long run, it was to not be, though they did obtain provides for different gamers.
Barca Atletic captain Unai Hernandez was offered to Al-Ittihad, whereas one other teen that attracted curiosity was Hector Fort. The 18-year-old was wished by Como and Valencia, and for the Serie A facet, it was a everlasting switch that they appeared to finish.
Como, who have already got one other Barcelona full-back on their books in Alex Valle, supplied €8m for Fort through the winter switch window, as reported by Sport. Nonetheless, the need of the participant to stay at Can Barca meant that the proposal was rejected.
Como, who’re managed by former Barcelona and Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, have signed a number of Spain-based gamers over the past 12 months. In January alone, they introduced in Valle, Assane Diao, Ivan Azon and Tasos Douvikas, whereas the likes of Nico Paz, Sergi Roberto and Pepe Reina have been acquired final summer time.
Fort has struggled for normal enjoying time this season, however regardless of this, he solely has plans to stay as a Barcelona participant. His head coach is delighted about this.