Number 10 was carried on his back by Ansu Fati, a product of La Masia who was supposed to be the leader of the new Barcelona. But injuries got in the way of what was once the most exciting young winger in the world and Fati is now, after an episode on loan at Brighton, at the club’s exit door.
Football insiders like Nicola Schira claim that the club is looking to whom to loan him in the winter transfer window. Catalan Sport adds that in the next 20 days he has to think again whether he will continue to refuse to leave and sit on the bench or if he will find a middle where he will have minutes.
Coach Hansi Flick gave him only eight chances this season, i.e. he accumulated 186 minutes in all competitions and failed to score a goal or provide an assist. Three years ago, Transfermarkt valued him at 80 million euros, and today he is worth ten million euros.
Therefore, it is clear that even ten will not stay on his back for long. Starting next season, it will be carried by Lamine Yamal, whom Catalonia hopes will avoid Fati’s unfortunate fate. His takeover of Messi’s ten was also announced by the murals that appeared on the streets of Barcelona.
Seventeen-year-old Yamal is already the leader of Barcelona and the Spanish national team. With the national team, he exploded at the Euro and confirmed that he is already among the best players in the world at the age of 17, and this season he continued his phenomenal form with nine goals and 13 assists.
(Vijesti.ba)
