It is unlikely that Barcelona will tid to more players this summer, which means that outputs are their primary focus for the rest of the transfer window. The Oriol Romeu and Hector Fort will be expected to leave, but in the case of the latter, his departure will not be the way it was initially thought.
The rise of Eric Garcia as a right back options means that Fort is not in the plans of Hansi Flick for the coming season 2025-26, and that is why Barcelona is open to him. In recent weeks it has been reported that a transfer with a purchasing option was included the preferred option for the Catalans, but this is no longer the case.
Fort, who has attracted interest from Milan and Borussia Dortmund, will leave Barcelona this summer, but according to Diario the club has decided that they will prioritize a loan movement to let its development continue regular minutes at another club.
Barcelona does not want Fort to have another season in which he plays very limited minutes, so there is such a wish for him to leave before the end of the summer transfer window. And although a sale, even with a purchasing option, allows extra funds to be collected, the club is clear that they want full control over the 19-year-old, which is very highly appreciated within Canca.
However, there is still a chance that Fort, who will think about its next steps this week, will leave on a permanent basis. Much will depend on whether Barcelona receives a suitable loan offer, which will probably come from another La Liga club, since the graduated La Masia has a particularly good reputation in Spanish football.