Héctor Fort has been one of the few disappointments of this season at FC Barcelona. This was the first full campaign in the elite for the Catalan full-back and it was too much for him. Hansi Flick has hardly trusted the 18-year-old, who has only been able to participate in 21 matches across La Liga, Copa, and Champions League.
Despite being the only natural substitute for Jules Koundé, Héctor Fort has disappeared from the German coach's plans. He has only played 11 hr. 50 min. (710 min.) and the vast majority of those minutes have come as a result of the Frenchman's injury in the final stretch. In this context, the departure of the homegrown Barça player seemed to be decided.
Héctor Fort did not expect it
Despite what was previously said, it seems that Hansi Flick's plans for the young full-back are different. Not only does he not consider his departure, but he has expressly requested his continuity for next season. This news has caused great surprise in the FC Barcelona environment.
Lamine Yamal, Héctor Fort's close friend in the Barça locker room, celebrates the news that the full-back is staying at the club. Hansi Flick will count on the young Barcelona native for the 2025-2026 campaign. He will try to count on him during more matches in the next season to truly assess his real level.
Héctor Fort will remain at Barça 100%
Héctor Fort reaches a value of 10 million euros due to his youth and footballing qualities. The defender can play on both flanks, generating balance and providing defensive solidity. Hansi Flick knows he can provide versatility on both wings and security at the back.
In this regard, the German's ability to boost the level of footballers will help the young defender a lot. Combined with individual work, Héctor Fort will let himself be taught by a Hansi Flick who can provide him with many positive points at the beginning of his career in the elite.
As a true Barça homegrown player, Héctor Fort is very comfortable with the ball at his feet. He makes good decisions and knows how to link up wisely in short spaces, in addition to making good attacking runs. Without a doubt, his continuity is truly positive news for the club's interests and for Lamine Yamal, his main support in the locker room.