Open war between Barça and Sevilla: Ansu Fati, the key to a radical decision

Sevilla's interest in Ansu Fati has once again sparked the 'war' between the Seville club and FC Barcelona. Although the Andalusians could solve a headache for Barça with the '10', the Blaugrana board firmly maintains its stance of breaking all relations with a club that has disrespected the culé institution. The conflict between both clubs began last season when Sevilla stood up against Barça over the 'Negreira case'.

After initiating investigations into the scandal involving the former vice president of the Technical Committee of Referees, the Seville board refused to send delegates to Montjuïc during the match played at the end of September 2023 (culé victory by 1-0). Since then, relations have deteriorated significantly and, after Sevilla's pressure on LaLiga (along with Atlético and Athletic) to prevent the registration of Dani Olmo, Barça has decided, once and for all, to veto the Andalusians from any market operation.

Barça is clear: Ansu must leave, but not to Sevilla

This includes, of course, the possible loan or transfer of Ansu, one of the players that Francisco García Pimienta had on his agenda for the winter market. The performance of the culé '10' in the last Barça-Sevilla (he played 74 minutes in the 5-1 rout) convinced the Spanish coach to go for the 22-year-old forward, although his recent physical problems have significantly cooled the rumors about the operation.

With Fati back in action (he played 28 minutes on Saturday in Barbastro), the Seville club attempted to resume contact with Barça, but received a cold shoulder from the Blaugrana team. Barça prioritizes the loan of the winger, but to any other club other than Sevilla. Jorge Mendes, the player's agent, made it clear that the decision about his client's future is in the hands of the club. 

"In the world of football, everything changes in five minutes. We have to wait and see. He has shown that he had the courage to play at Barça and that he has an impressive level", commented the Portuguese agent in an interview with 'Mundo Deportivo'. Outside of LaLiga, Ansu has been mentioned as a possible reinforcement for Aston Villa and Tottenham, but for now, there is no formal offer for the '10'.