Hector Fort, a 19-year-old Barcelona academy graduate currently on loan at Elche, is set to return to his parent club at the end of the season. However, his chances of securing a spot in Barcelona’s first team remain uncertain given the strong competition.
According to journalist Matteo Moretto, both Inter Milan and Bayer Leverkusen have expressed interest in Fort this summer. Barcelona might leverage this interest to include Fort in negotiations for acquiring Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni, potentially easing the financial burden of the deal.
At present, Barcelona’s primary options for the right-back position are Jules Koundé and Eric Garcia, with Xavi Espart also emerging this season. Additionally, Barcelona plans to sign Joao Cancelo permanently, a versatile fullback capable of playing on both flanks, which further complicates Fort’s pathway to regular playing time.
Moving to Bayer Leverkusen could offer Fort valuable playing time in a competitive league, supporting his development. This scenario illustrates the challenges young talents face breaking into Barcelona’s first team amid high competition and ambitious transfers.
For Barcelona, managing young players like Fort requires careful planning to balance squad depth and development while responding to transfer market opportunities. Fans should monitor these developments closely, as the right-back position may see significant changes ahead.
