A couple of days have passed since Ansu Fati was handed the honour of being Barcelona’s new Number Ten, but Bori Fati, his father, still cannot believe the news. A proud and emotional father told Cuatro that he’d had many sleepless nights worrying about his boy’s future. But it’s all looking up now.”I hope nobody experiences what we have. Not even to my worst enemy. I’ve spent many sleepless nights and cried a lot because I was worried that Ansu’s injury would be impossible to overcome. Even he, who is very strong, had periods when he couldn’t remain optimistic.”💙 ❤️ Ansu Fati’s father, Bori Fati, bought Ansu Fati number 10 shirts at the Camp Nou store for the whole family. Bori Fati: “No one can imagine this. It’s crazy. I cried many times, Ansu too. He is very strong. It’s been a very hard nine months.” (@DBR8) pic.twitter.com/biQKOslJJm— Enock Essel Niccolo Makaville (@EsselKobina39) September 2, 2021 The 18-year-old has undergone surgery three times in a bid to clear up a meniscus injury, which he first suffered back in November 2020. Fati has suffered countless setbacks since then. He’s endured a nasty knee infection which delayed his progress even further. After a second operation failed to ease the pain, the teenager needed another to remove the meniscus in his knee entirely.Thankfully, he recovered in time for the new campaign – the first one after the shocking departure of Lionel Messi. The number 10, on Messi’s back for so long, was given to Ansu to mark the beginning of a new era at the club.Sunday, 16.00: (2.45) Rwanda (2.75) Kenya (3.25)Dad Bori went to Barcelona’s club shop at Camp Nou and bought eight shirts with “FATI 10” on the back as souvenirs for his whole family. “I couldn’t believe the club’s decision to show this immense honour to my son. It’s crazy! We are all happy for him. It’s hard to explain just how incredible it is for an 18-year-old player to inherit Messi’s shirt. It’s an emotional moment that we’ll cherish forever.”#Barcelona striker #ansufati will take the No.10 shirt from #Messi and the jersey is currently on sale in #Barca fan stores. “I couldn’t sleep” His father, Bori Fati, said that when he heard the news, he was ecstatic. Bori bought eight kits for his family❤️#FCBarcelona pic.twitter.com/7IXkODk56C— Nowgoal Livescore (@NowgoalScore) September 3, 2021 Ansu has been given a tremendous honour but also a heavy burden of expectation. His development in the coming years will show whether Barcelona have a worthy heir to Lionel Messi on their hands or this is just a feeble attempt to fill in the gap left by Leo’s departure.
