Héctor Fort, due to the lack of opportunities because of the tough competition at FC Barcelona, will look for minutes outside the club to continue evolving and, why not, aspire to return to the first team in the future.
The 19-year-old full-back has aroused the interest of several clubs in LaLiga and Europe this summer market. Finally, Como 1907 and Mallorca are vying for his signing on loan. In principle, the 'bermellón' team is shaping up as the favorite to keep the Catalan defender.
For several weeks, the team led by Jaboga Arrasate has been attentive to the situation of the '32' culé and, once his renewal with Barça is on track, it will be much easier to negotiate his arrival on loan.
Change of plans?: Fort would continue playing in LaLiga
In that sense, Héctor's arrival in Palma can be considered a surprise. The azulgrana youth player seemed inclined to try his luck abroad because, in addition to the Italian Como, clubs like Borussia Dortmund and West Ham were also interested in him.
In fact, Cesc Fàbregas could ruin Mallorca's plans after showing a strong interest in the player, according to various media from Italy. Now, Fort will have to make the best decision and define which destination favors him most to earn a starting position in 25/26.
In the Spanish team, the full-back will have to compete for the starting position with Mateu Morey, a player who, despite being 25 years old, does not have much experience in the First Division due to his lack of opportunities at Borussia Dortmund. Meanwhile, in Como he will have to win the position from Van der Brempt, who has been a regular in Fàbregas' scheme last season.
Mallorca or Como: Where would Héctor Fort have more opportunities?
Héctor Fort needs playing time in the first division after having played only 638 minutes spread over 20 games last season. The team led by JagobaArrasate seems to be the best option to fight for a starting position during his loan, due to Morey's lack of experience, so Mallorca could be shaping up to acquire Fort's services.
In addition, the Balearic team already closed the signing of a former Barça player this summer, with the incorporation of Pablo Torre. Those from Son Moix have also asked about Dani Rodríguez and Jan Virgili, both on the departure ramp from the subsidiary. Como, on the other hand, also has two former culés in its squad: Sergi Roberto and &Álex Valle, the latter transferred in the current transfer window.
Fort will renew until June 2029 with the blaugrana team. In case of having a consecratory 25/26 away from the Spotify Camp Nou, he would present credentials to return to the club next summer. For now, with Jules Koundé and Eric García, Hansi Flick has the right side well covered.
And, on the left, the presence of Alejandro Balde, Gerard Martín and Jofre Torrents leaves him without options. In 24/25, Héctor barely accumulated 710 minutes of action spread over 21 games. For months, the '32' knew that he was not in the plans of the German coach for this season.