Barcelona to decide futures of six loaned players

Barcelona faces decisions on six players returning from loan as it plans the 2026/27 season under Hansi Flick. The club must balance the squad, wage commitments and a young core while determining each loanee’s role. Hector Fort spent the 2025/26 campaign at Elche, where he progressed from a slow start to become a regular starter before an injury disrupted his momentum. His future may hinge on the situation surrounding Jules Kounde and the defensive options Hansi Flick envisions. Ansu Fati rebuilt confidence at Monaco, scoring 12 goals in 30 appearances. Monaco hold an €11 million purchase option, making a permanent stay in France more likely than a return to Barcelona.

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Marc-André ter Stegen joined Girona on loan in January, but an injury limited him to two appearances. He is open to leaving, and Barcelona are keen to remove one of the highest salaries from the wage bill, with Ajax already linked to a potential move. Aron Yaakobishvili is viewed as a long‑term project, with another loan preferred. Inaki Pena featured regularly at Elche but is not in Flick’s long‑term plans, prompting a search for alternatives. Ander Astralaga returns from Granada with an unresolved contract; Barcelona hold an option to extend, which could lead to a free transfer.