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Barcelona defensive starlet wanted by two European giants – report
TL;DR
Barcelona's 19-year-old defender Hector Fort, currently on loan at Elche, is attracting interest from two major European clubs. His future at Barcelona remains uncertain as he returns from injury.
Key points
- Hector Fort is a 19-year-old defender.
- He is currently on loan at Elche.
- Fort has recently returned from a lengthy injury layoff.
- Two European giants are interested in him.
- His future at Barcelona is uncertain.
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Barcelona defensive starlet wanted by two European giants – report
FC Barcelona have a number of players out on loan who will be returning to the club at the end of the ongoing campaign.
However, not all of them will have a future at the Spotify Camp Nou once they come back and could leave on another loan stint or permanently.
One such player facing this situation happens to be teenage defender Hector Fort. The 19-year-old La Masia graduate is currently on loan at Elche and has only recently returned from a lengthy injury layoff.
Inter Milan, Bayer Leverkusen eyeing Fort
Now, according to journalist Matteo Moretto, two big teams from Europe, Inter Milan and Bayer Leverkusen, have shown an interest in signing Fort in the summer.
The right-back, for his part, has his heart set on staying at Barcelona once he returns from Elche, although that scenario depends on several factors.
After all, Barça have Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia as their primary options in the right-back position, with Xavi Espart, who made his breakthrough this season, also being an alternative.
Q&A
Which clubs are interested in Hector Fort from Barcelona?
Two major European clubs are reportedly interested in signing Hector Fort.
What is Hector Fort's current situation with FC Barcelona?
Hector Fort is currently on loan at Elche and is set to return to Barcelona at the end of the season.
How old is Hector Fort and what is his background?
Hector Fort is 19 years old and is a graduate of Barcelona's La Masia academy.