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Hector Fort returns to Barcelona with opportunities under Hansi Flick

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 8:10 AM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Hector Fort returns to Barcelona with opportunities under Hansi Flick
Summary

Barcelona is preparing for the next season, focusing on players returning from loan spells. Among them, Hector Fort, who spent the 2025/26 season at Elche, has a strong chance to re-enter the first-team picture under manager Hansi Flick. Despite struggling initially with his role, Fort became notable at Elche before an injury interrupted his progress. Barcelona is optimistic about Fort's potential as he prepares for the pre-season in a competitive right-back position, with decisions regarding squad depth still pending.

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  • •Hector Fort returns to Barcelona after a loan at Elche.
  • •Fort's progress at Elche was interrupted by injury.
  • •Barcelona values Fort's potential and gives him a chance during pre-season.
  • •Key decisions on the right-back position are still pending.
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  • 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Only one Barcelona loanee still has realistic path back into Hansi Flick’s plans
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Barcelona’s summer planning is not only focused on signings and departures, as the club must also decide what to do with a group of players returning from loan spells.In that context, the early sign...

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