The FC Barcelona is on the verge of facing its first commitment of the year 2025 with regard to the UEFA Champions League. In matchday seven, they will face SL Benfica at the Estádio da Luz, the home of the Lisbon team. During this visit to Portugal, the Barça team apparently took the opportunity to address matters beyond just sports.
As reported by 'Jijantes,' the Barcelona sporting director, Deco, took advantage of the trip to Lisbon to meet with Jorge Mendes, a renowned international player agent. During this 'summit,' two names in particular were highlighted: Ansu Fati and Lamine Yamal, both players for Barça represented by the Portuguese agent, who also has connections with other members of the club like Alejandro Balde and Guille Fernández.
The Future of Ansu Fati at FC Barcelona
Ansu Fati has been identified as a candidate for a possible departure during this winter transfer window, as he has had little prominence in Hansi Flick's sporting project and his high salary impacts the club's payroll. Consequently, efforts are being made to find him a new destination this January so he can regain his form in a team that offers him playing time.
This potential departure, in a way, could be beneficial for Barcelona by allowing for new signings. However, given the desire of the '10' to succeed at the Catalan club and fulfill his contract, the idea of his departure seems to become a true odyssey.
Lamine Yamal's Renewal
Regarding Lamine Yamal, the discussion focused on his contract renewal. His current association with Barcelona ends on June 30, 2026. However, it is expected that, once he turns 18, he may negotiate a new contract until 2030, becoming a key pillar of the sporting project of the team from the City of Barcelona.
All parties have expressed on several occasions that the renewal should proceed smoothly, but it is necessary to address it as soon as possible to reach a positive agreement for everyone.