Hector Fort, the 20-year-old right-back from FC Barcelona’s vaunted academy, is officially on his way out this summer. He came back from his loan at Elche ready to fight for a spot, but Hansi Flick’s plans simply don’t include him, a tough pill to swallow for any youngster hoping to break through. Fort found out the hard way he wasn’t in the blueprint, and now he’s taking his sweet time picking his next landing spot, despite the clock ticking on this whole situation.
Fort’s Dortmund Dream Is Getting Real
Forget the whispers and the usual transfer circus, this kid knows what he wants. According to Sky Sport’s Patrick Berger, Fort’s eyes are locked on Borussia Dortmund. He’s made it crystal clear to his reps and to Barcelona: step up those negotiations with the German giants. He’s not interested in other offers right now, even if they sound good on paper. And he’s already put his money where his mouth is, rejecting solid proposals from AS Roma and Real Sociedad. Those are both intriguing spots, no doubt, but Fort’s decision seems set in stone.
It’s not like he’s going unnoticed either. Everton, Fulham, and Inter Milan have all shown interest, especially after he kept getting sidelined from Flick’s plans even after making a good impression in pre-season. The kid visited Signal Iduna Park twice during the Champions League a couple of seasons back, though he stayed on the bench both times. Now, he’s looking to be a protagonist, to actually play in front of that legendary Yellow Wall. You can’t blame him for chasing that kind of energy.
The Domino Effect That Could Seal The Deal
Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund haven’t just started talking; they’ve been at it for a while, trying to work out this move to Germany. But here’s the kicker, the one development that could really light a fire under this transfer: another player needs to leave Dortmund first. And guess who might be involved? Inter Milan. The Nerazzurri are reportedly keen on Luca Reggiani, an 18-year-old centre-back who broke into the first team last season and made eight appearances.
If Inter bags Reggiani, it opens the door wide open for Fort to make his move to Borussia Dortmund. Barcelona values Fort at a cool €15 million, which feels fair for a talent with his upside, especially considering the demand. Now, all eyes are on the negotiating table. Fort is waiting to see if an agreement with Borussia Dortmund can be reached in the coming days. Will he finally get to play in front of that Yellow Wall? Or will this whole saga hit another snag? This one’s far from over, but the kid’s clearly got a destination in mind.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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