Report: Discrepancy in the contract of Barcelona’s number 10 heir

As per reports from the reliable Sique Rodriguez, there are discrepancies in the interpretation of the FIFA norms and the Spanish legislation that are creating confusion regarding Ansu Fati’s contract expiry at Barcelona.

According to the club, the teenager’s contract with the club ends in 2022, with an option for the club to extend it by a further two years. However, the player’s entourage believes that the player will be a free agent in 2022.

Though the player has made his desire to stay at Barcelona clear on many occasions, the interpretation of the contract must be clear between the two parties. Such discrepancies must be sorted at the earliest, and the board is looking to do the same.

Since making his debut for the Catalans at the tender age of 16, Fati slowly grew into a household name. The youngster broke record after record and seemed ready to light up the world. However, an injury early last season rendered him out of action for close to a year.

The 18-year-old is nearing his return, with the expected time of his reintroduction being the end of this month. He now steps onto the field no longer as an amateur but as one of the leaders in attack endorsing the infamous number 10 kit.

Needless to say, the Spanish international is a key component of Barcelona’s long-term plans. Along with Pedri and Frenkie de Jong amongst others, he is one of the young faces that symbolize the side.