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Héctor Fort, a 20-year-old right-back, has Borussia Dortmund as the main candidate to leave FC Barcelona during the final stretch of the transfer window. The Catalan club is seeking a transfer fee of around 15-20 million euros, but may consider reducing the amount if they retain rights in a future deal.
Fort has been training separately from the team for several days while his future is being resolved. Barcelona has advised the player to seek an exit and is avoiding any physical risks that could jeopardize a potential sale before the market closes.
Borussia Dortmund Pushing for Héctor Fort
Borussia Dortmund has entered the negotiations and is among the clubs best positioned to sign Héctor Fort. Matteo Moretto revealed the German interest, while other reports suggest that Dortmund is already aware of the financial conditions set by Barcelona.
The German side has a specific reason for this move. Yan Couto, a 24-year-old right-back, went on loan to Como until the end of the 2026/27 season, an operation officially confirmed by Dortmund on August 6. His departure leaves Julian Ryerson as the primary specialist for the right side.
FC Barcelona aims to receive between 15 and 20 million euros, but there is room for negotiation. One possibility being discussed is to accept around 10 million in exchange for retaining 50% of a future sale, a mechanism enabling the club to maintain partial economic control over Fort.
Initially, the right-back had also considered playing in England. In recent days, Premier League clubs have shown interest in his situation, including Liverpool, although Dortmund has gained ground in the race to acquire him.

His Season in LaLiga with Elche
Héctor Fort returned to Barça this summer after a loan spell at Elche during the 2025/26 season. The agreement signed a year ago entailed a loan until June 30, 2026, with no purchase option for the Elche team.
His season in LaLiga was affected by a dislocated left shoulder that required surgery. Fort ended up playing 14 league matches, scoring two goals and providing two assists, in addition to featuring in three Copa del Rey games.
The player now seeks a destination where he can have more playing time since Hansi Flick does not count on him. Dortmund can offer him Bundesliga and Champions League football, along with a squad where Couto's departure has limited options for the right-back position.
Therefore, the negotiation phase of the deal is now in progress. FC Barcelona is open to exploring different options to facilitate the exit while retaining some future rights over the player. The next step will be to see if Borussia Dortmund turns their interest into a proposal that aligns positions and enables the transfer of Héctor Fort before the market closes.
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