Ansu Fati Chooses a New Team: Information now suggests Ansu Fati has made the decision to depart from his FC Barcelona home. The departure has caused strong emotional responses between team members and supporters who feel betrayed about his decision. The departing move directly impacts Barcelona’s financial strategy and reduces their available depth as they prepare to compete in various tournaments.
Barcelona’s Financial Struggles and Transfer Strategy
The financial pressures faced by Barcelona have caused them to sell high-paid players so that they can increase their opportunities for acquisitions. The club’s coach, Hansi Flick, along with the management, wants to bring in new players who will enhance the attacking capabilities. The team has to let go of players whose performance results are inconsistent in order to pursue new acquisitions.

The organization maintains a financial balance in salaries and aims to maintain a level of strong competition within the team. The combination of frequent injuries with inconsistent playing quality has turned Ansu Fati into a player Barcelona wants out of their team. The choice regarding his professional future came down to Fati, and he decided to pursue a career at another club.
Ansu Fati’s Decline at Barcelona
The promising beginning Fati had proven short-lived because his various injuries caused serious damage to his playing condition. The current compensation of his salary stands as one of the peak levels at FC Barcelona, but his playing time has sharply decreased under Flick’s team leadership. Everything points to the coaching staff declaring that staying at the team means limited playing minutes.
The departure shows advantages for Fati and his club, Barcelona. The financial benefit goes to Barcelona while Fati secures a new chance to return to his top performance level at his new club.
Teammates’ Reaction to Ansu Fati’s Exit
The Barcelona team has been taken aback by Fati’s departure choice because some teammates accused him of being a ‘traitor.’ Members at the club expected him to battle for his spot, which made his departure create intense discussions throughout the locker room. Both the team reactions and damaged team dynamics showcase the close bond Fati enjoyed with his teammates before he chose to leave.
Multiple members of his team recognize his requirements for a new beginning, so they permit his pursuit of professional growth outside his former club. Inside the team, some players consider Rebić a traitor while others accept his needed change of club.
What’s Next for Barcelona?

The departure of Fati allows Barcelona to secure funds which they can use to obtain a new attacking player. The football club seeks forward players who will reduce Robert Lewandowski’s workload at the club. Acquiring leading forwards during the middle of a season proves difficult for the clubs attempting such transfers.
Ansu Fati’s Career Stats at Barcelona
The table below provides performance metrics for Ansu Fati in all Barcelona competitions.
La Liga Performance
Season | Matches | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Red Cards |
2024-25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2023-24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022-23 | 36 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
2021-22 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2020-21 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2019-20 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Champions League Performance
Season | Matches | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Red Cards |
2024-25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022-23 | 6 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 |
2021-22 | 3 | 1 | – | 0 | 0 |
2020-21 | 3 | 1 | – | 0 | 0 |
2019-20 | 5 | 1 | – | 0 | 0 |
Ansu Fati’s Records at Barcelona
1. At 16 years and 298 days, Ansu Fati established the record for being the youngest Barcelona La Liga debutant.
2. Youngest goalscorer in Barcelona’s La Liga history (16 years, 304 days).
3. At 16 years and 318 days, he earned the distinction of scoring and assisting in a La Liga game.
4. Youngest Champions League goalscorer (17 years, 40 days).
5. Youngest double-goalscorer in La Liga history (17 years, 94 days).
6. The Spanish national team experienced his debut as their youngest player of all time.
7. Youngest goalscorer for Spain’s national team.
8. Golden Boy nominee in 2020.
Where is Ansu Fati from?
Born in Guinea-Bissau’s capital, Bissau, on 31 October 2002, Ansu Fati arrived in Spain when he was six years old. When six years old, he moved to Spain, where he initially played for Sevilla’s youth academy before moving to Barcelona’s La Masia in 2012.
Conclusion
Following his departure, Ansu Fati leaves behind the timeline during which he was projected as Barcelona’s upcoming star. The mixed club reactions to his departure open a path for him to progress with Barcelona. The basketball team of his upcoming destination waits for him, as time will determine the impact of his transfer on his professional path.