Barcelona attacker’s camp wants him to leave, but player keen to succeed at club

Barcelona’s hierarchy in the final third is now fixed in Xavi Hernandez’s head.

Robert Lewandowski is the team’s guaranteed starter in the final third and has no competition to start in the striker’s role. The two players following closely behind as guaranteed starters are Raphinha and Ousmane Dembele, both of whom secured the position through merit.

The impact substitute role appears to be given to Ferran Torres for his dynamic ability on the wing and solid link-up play. Thus, Ansu Fati remains the only player handed no definitive role in the team.

The youngster has not found it easy to see minutes this season under Xavi and is understandably worried about his situation. Such is the disappointment in his entourage that they are placing constant pressure on the player to leave the club in June.

According to reports from SPORT, the cries of his family and agent do not deter Fati. The youngster has a single-minded objective to succeed at the club and does not want to contemplate an exit so early in his career at the club.

Fati hopes to regain his mojo in the months to come, and perhaps at least by next season. Though Xavi has repeatedly said that he trusts the prodigy, his future is indeed far from certain.

The Catalans are reeling under the crushing pressure of having to sell players in June. After all, their entire summer transfer plan revolves around their ability to ship out existing stars.

In an ideal world, any manager would like to keep a talent like Fati and wait until he comes good. However, the circumstances at Barcelona including his poor form and high market value make him one of the most practical players to cash on in the summer.

Jorge Mendes, Fati’s agent believes that a Premier League club are willing to pay €70 million for the La Masia star come June and is thus pushing for the transfer. If the aforementioned fee is indeed offered, it would be difficult for Joan Laporta to say no.

The superagent is in Spain today to meet with the administration to discuss the futures of his clients – Alejandro Balde, Ansu Fati, and Lamine Yamal. Needless to say, significant developments are expected.