Ansu Fati's Permanent Exit from Barcelona Nears as AS Monaco Eyes €11m Deal
After 14 years at Barcelona, Ansu Fati is on the brink of a permanent exit this summer. The 23-year-old forward has spent two of the last three seasons on loan, first with Brighton and Hove Albion and then with AS Monaco, but neither spell seems to have secured him a future at the club. Fati had limited opportunities during Hansi Flick’s first year at Barcelona, leading him to seek a loan to AS Monaco last summer. His initial plan was to return to Barcelona, especially with uncertainties surrounding Marcus Rashford’s future. Fati appeared to have a chance to be a backup forward, but the recent signing of Anthony Gordon has effectively closed that door. As reported by MD, Fati's aspirations to return to Camp Nou have been dashed. Now, AS Monaco is poised to make his move permanent, having an €11m buy option. However, they will likely request Fati to significantly reduce his salary or negotiate the transfer fee with Barcelona. Currently, Fati has two years remaining on his contract with Barcelona. In Ligue 1, Fati's performance, while not stellar, marked a positive turn in his career. He logged 1,320 minutes on the pitch, missing only nine games due to injury, and scored 12 goals in 30 appearances. This season stands out as his second-highest in terms of minutes played and the most goals scored in a single season.
Source: Football España - 2026-05-30