It stays! FC Barcelona gives Ansu Fati a vote of confidence and returns the historic '10'

The FC Barcelona continues with a day full of surprises. After confirming the loans of Vítor Roque to Betis and Clément Lenglet to Atlético de Madrid, the club has taken another significant step related to Ansu Fati. The Bissau native is not currently in a transfer or loan situation, but has received strong support demonstrating the consideration that Hansi Flick has for him as a valuable asset to strengthen the forward line.

In this regard, the 21-year-old academy product has received extraordinary news: what is it? Well, he has now reclaimed his spot in the FC Barcelona first team. It is worth noting that, although the left winger was registered in LaLiga, he lacked an assigned number until now. On the league's website, you can see how Ansu is once again sporting none other than the historic number 10 jersey.

This development seems to confirm that the Barcelona forward, despite currently being sidelined with a right foot plantar injury, will have the opportunity to shine once again as a Barça player when he returns from his unfortunate physical setback. "I hope he comes back at the same level he showed in the preseason; we have to take care of him," Flick said about Fati in the press conference following Barcelona's victory against Athletic Club at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

It is worth remembering that since the start of the 24/25 preseason, and before his injury, the German coach had high expectations for the former Brighton player: "He had excellent training sessions, was getting fit, and demonstrated it on the field. We need to help him come back stronger. It's a shame not to have him. I expect a lot from him.".

Will Ansu Fati return to his best level with FC Barcelona?

It remains to be seen how Ansu Fati returns from his injury, with his comeback scheduled after the September FIFA date. He is seen as a key player to reinforce the Blaugrana attack, especially if he shows the exceptional level he displayed at the beginning of his FC Barcelona adventure. He is a valuable player to strengthen a position where assets are scarce: the left wing.

Although potential signings are anticipated, none have been finalized to date, so it would be wise not to overlook the importance of a player of his quality, even though his continuity is threatened by injuries, inconsistencies in his performance, and his high salary (€13.9 million gross per season). However, it is necessary to consider what he can achieve under Hansi Flick's guidance and the trust he places in him, which seems quite solid.