Hector fort returns to Barcelona, aiming for first-Team spot next season

According to Mundo Deportivo, Héctor Fort has ended his loan spell at Elche and will return to Barcelona to fight for a first-team spot next season.

The report states that Héctor Fort's contract with Barcelona runs until 2029, and he needs to win Flick's trust to make it into the first-team squad next season. The 19-year-old Barcelona academy product Héctor Fort has completed his loan spell at Elche. The team battled hard to draw 1-1 with Girona, successfully retaining their La Liga status, while Girona was unfortunately relegated to the Segunda División. This excellent performance in avoiding relegation delighted Fort.

Fort played 17 games for Elche, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists, with a commendable performance on the field. He dislocated his left shoulder at the end of December last year and had to undergo surgery, which kept him out of action for nearly four months. He was in excellent form before the injury, and at the end of the season, he once again showed considerable potential.

This was Fort's first time leaving Barcelona for experience, and his loan spell allowed him to accumulate a lot. He is very grateful to Elche for providing him with a platform to improve his skills.

After the loan, Héctor Fort will return to Barcelona and strive for a first-team appearance next season. He is technically versatile and can play as both a left and right-back, but he must first impress head coach Flick. The academy product's contract runs until 2029, and he will prepare for the new season's preseason with the team, striving for his football dream.