The transfer market is heating up as La Liga side Mallorca looks to secure a promising young talent from Barcelona on a loan deal.
With the summer window nearing its close, both clubs are in discussions to finalize an arrangement that could benefit the player’s development while addressing squad dynamics at the Catalan giants.
This move underscores Barcelona’s strategy to nurture its youth while ensuring regular playing time for its prospects.
The player in question is teenage defender Hector Fort, a highly regarded full-back seen as a long-term asset for Barcelona.
According to MARCA, the club believes Fort’s growth is being hindered by the competitive nature of the right-back position, where Hansi Flick has favored Jules Kounde as his first choice, with versatile Eric Garcia also vying for minutes.
Initially, Fort was expected to learn under Kounde’s guidance, but Garcia’s emergence has limited his opportunities, prompting Barcelona to opt for a loan move to ensure he gains valuable experience elsewhere.
Mallorca has emerged as the frontrunner to secure Fort’s services, especially with Pablo Maffeo’s anticipated departure creating a vacancy.
The island club views this as a perfect opportunity to integrate the young defender into their first team, where he could make an immediate impact.
Barcelona, adamant about not selling Fort, sees this loan as a way to protect his future while allowing him to develop in a competitive environment.
The strong relationship between the two clubs, evidenced by the recent loan of Pablo Torre to Mallorca, could facilitate a smooth negotiation.
As of now, details are still being ironed out, but the move appears promising.
For Fort, this could be a stepping stone to becoming a Barcelona regular, while Mallorca gains a talented prospect to bolster their squad.
With the transfer deadline looming, all eyes are on whether this deal will materialize, marking another chapter in Barcelona’s youth development strategy.
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