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[Saba Sports News] According to Spanish media reports, although Ansu Fati knows he won’t have many opportunities at Barcelona, he still chooses to stay at the club. This winter transfer window, Fati wanted to find another team to gain playing time, but major European leagues are no longer an option, as the winter window closes on February 3. The Saudi league is also no longer an option, as their winter window closed on January 31. Fati is now in a dilemma as the remaining viable alternatives are dwindling. The Turkish Super League transfer market has just ended, which could have been an option for the player. Both Besiktas and Fenerbahce have inquired about him, as they are looking for a forward, but both were turned down by Fati. Once the Turkish Super League is ruled out, he only has the option of the Swiss League, which closes its winter window on February 17, or the Russian Premier League, which closes on February 20. Additionally, Hans-Dieter Flick publicly stated before the match against Sevilla that he had talked with Fati and clearly told the player that there wouldn’t be many playing opportunities. Fati should ideally seek an exit, as his situation is unlikely to improve in upcoming matches, yet he still chooses to stay despite feeling marginalized in the team.