Ansu Fati believes the ‘change of coach’ has transformed Barcelona’s mindset

Barcelona president Joan Laporta was asked whether the team needed, or was going to sign a superstar in the summer transfer window. Confident in his squad, and a certain Ansu Fati, he replied:

“We already have the best, Ansu Fati. We hope to see him play soon.”

Fati, recovering from his long-term injury, has taken time off to write and publish his book, ‘Relatos Solidarios del Deporte’, which translates to, ‘Solidarity Stories of Sport’.

On its launch, Fati spoke to the press about his injury, recovery, Xavi, and of course, the new book.

The Spaniard has recently returned from an injury and could return to the pitch against Cadiz this weekend. Speaking about his return, he said:

“I’m really looking forward to it because the team has improved a lot. The team is playing very well. I hope I can be with the team soon.”

Speaking on the same positive beat, he talked about the change of the manager, suggesting that Xavi has changed the mindset of players.

“The change of coach has been very good for us, the players now have a different mindset of hardwork and you can already see the results.”

While he was gone, Barcelona splurged some cash in the winter transfer window, bringing in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Adama Traore, and Ferran Torres. Not to forget Ousmane Dembele has returned from injury and has been in blazing form.

This obviously puts up the question about the competition in the attack, and how Fati will possibly respond to it.

“The truth is, we are Barcelona. The best team will always come here. I am calm, it depends on the coach, I can help the team,” he said.

Ansu recalled the day he chose not to undergo surgery, instead opting for conservative treatment, saying:

“It was a hard time but I had a calm mind because the club was with me. I am very grateful, they helped me at all times and I was very calm.”

All proceeds and profits from Ansu’s new book will go to the Pallapupas Foundation, an organisation that uses humour as a tool for emotional care in hospitals, reducing the fear and discomfort of patients.