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La Masia graduate Hector Fort has delivered a heartfelt goodbye to Barcelona fans following the confirmation of his permanent move to Real Sociedad. The 20-year-old defender leaves his boyhood club after 13 years, marking the end of a journey that began when he was just seven years old.

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Barcelona have officially confirmed the departure of 20-year-old defender Hector Fort, who has completed a permanent move to Real Sociedad. The La Masia graduate leaves the Spotify Camp Nou in a deal worth approximately €8 million, bringing an end to his decade-long association with the Catalan giants. His departure deals a significant emotional blow to close friend Lamine Yamal, who reportedly views the departing La Masia graduate as a 'brother'.