Elche denies interest in Barcelona academy player Hector Fort

Elche's general manager Pedro Schinocca has dismissed rumors linking the club with a transfer for Barcelona's Hector Fort, calling it ‘a market rumour.’ Fort had a season on loan at Elche last year, making 14 appearances and contributing two goals and two assists. Despite a decent performance, the managerial change from Eder Sarabia to Martin Anselmi at Elche reduces the likelihood of Fort returning. The young full-back must now explore options for either another transfer from Barcelona or competing for a position within the team as he returns to first-team training under Hansi Flick.

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