Whatever plans Barcelona had for the January transfer market have been shattered by the drama surrounding the signings of Dani Olmo and Pau Victor. However, next week has been announced as the decision time for sporting director Deco.
Deco will meet with Hansi Flick next week to discuss their plans and make a final decision on the future of Eric Garcia and Ansu Fati. However, unless Olmo and Victor are registered, there will be no exit from the club whatsoever.
News that Garcia might receive with annoyance. Following reports that a €10 million deal had been agreed to return to Girona, where he spent last season on loan, Diario AS say the Catalan defender is keen to move back north and reunite with manager Michel Sánchez. On the other hand, Ansu Fati is desperate to stay at the club despite his lack of minutes.
The Blaugrana forward is yet to score this season, or even in the last calendar year, but returned disappointed with his loan experience at Brighton and Hove Albion last season. He will make every effort to stay at the club and try to turn things around.
For Barcelona, Ansu represents a major problem in a thin squad. Since he can't impact the scoresheet, he clearly doesn't have Flick's trust, and yet he's being paid by a superstar. His wages have also made him an unattainable target for many clubs in Europe who might also try to revive his career.
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