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He was worth a billion and was Messi's heir in Barcelona, today he costs 30 million after failing

It's very hard to be Lionel Messi's replacement.

By William Estrella

It's very hard to be Lionel Messi's replacement.
It's very hard to be Lionel Messi's replacement.

Lionel Messi is a living legend of FC Barcelona, who for various reasons beyond the player's control, had to leave home to take new directions. Today the Argentine star is far from Barça with a life made in France and having an incredible moment in his native country after having become world champion in Qatar.

Since his departure in 2021, the Blaugrana team could not adapt to Messi's absence, where they could only win one title: the 2023 Spanish Super Cup. Although they are currently within a shot of establishing themselves in the League, Barça still continues to feel the lack of power in attack and is that the successor of the Argentine never managed to live up to it.

We refer to Ansu Fati, a Spanish nationalized winger of only 20 years of age. FC Barcelona placed a lot of their expectations on Ansu, a player who at first showed he had the qualities to be one of the best forwards in the world, but due to his injuries, he could never measure up.

Heir to Messi's '10', Fati disappointed a large number of fans, to such an extent that today Barça is looking for a way out for him. At the time, his market value was greater than 100 million euros, however, after several months without playing, the Blaugrana team would only let him go for 35 million euros. A complete disappointment.

The possible destiny of Ansu Fati

Several clubs began to probe Ansu Fati, since some believe that the player is recoverable and that he is still only 20 years old and has a whole career ahead of him. Everything will depend on whether the injuries allow him to display his football, but Bori Fati, his father, thinks of a possible arrival in Seville, a team that is fighting today not to be relegated. Will it be the best destination for Ansu?


William Estrella

William Estrella

I'm a Mexican sports journalist with more than 8 years of experience, especially in digital media. I cover breaking news and investigative articles on current soccer events worldwide. I currently write for El Futbolero USA. Previously, I worked as a radio announcer in my country, covering Mexican soccer.

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