Regretful, Joan Laporta has already realized it, Barça's great gem is leaving for €11M

Joan Laporta deserves recognition for placing Barça in its most brilliant moment. Thanks to his sporting and financial management, the club won a domestic treble and came close to the Champions League final. His boldness in key decisions has produced results that many thought were impossible.

At the institutional level, Laporta secured substantial sponsorship deals with global brands that strengthened the club's finances. At the same time, he managed to build a squad with a mix of talent, youth, and experience, restoring hope to the culé. However, even the most successful managers make mistakes that time eventually reveals.

The mistake that could be repeated: letting a gem leave

One of the most debated episodes was Messi's departure, a farewell filled with nostalgia and debate. Now that shadow seems to loom over another La Masia prospect: Ansu Fati. Fati was identified as the natural heir, but injuries have unsettled him and the spotlight slipped away.

His time at Barça has been marked by ups and downs: moments of hope, physical setbacks, and complicated decisions. Faced with his inconsistency, Laporta and the management considered a loan to Monaco as a solution to recover his value. That operation seemed reasonable at the time.

The comeback in the principality changes the script

At Monaco, Ansu Fati has raised alarms with outstanding performances. In the first matches, he has scored goals and played a decisive role, recalling the version that captivated Barcelona fans. That resurgence has redrawn the map: Monaco is determined to exercise the purchase option.

That option is set at €11 million, an amount agreed upon in the original loan. With that value, the formula seemed like a good deal for Barça: reduce costs, open up salary space, and keep rights. Now, with Fati's current level, that sum seems meager.

Joan Laporta could regret his own gamble

By agreeing to that clause, Joan Laporta signaled that he didn't fully trust his continuity. Maybe he thought Fati wouldn't recover his best form. The current reality shakes him: the gem his presidency aimed to keep may leave for a modest sum.

This scenario forces a reflection on the club's level of self-confidence. If Barça accepts those €11 million ($11 million) without further negotiations, they could lose a footballing sensation on the rise. Joan Laporta, who once made bold bets, now seems confronted with one that could turn out to be far too cheap.