It’s finally official Ansu Fati has left FC Barcelona to join AS Monaco on a season-long loan with a buy option, the club has revealed.
The 22-year-old forward did so after extending his contract with Barcelona for another year, until 2028.
“FC Barcelona and first team player Ansu Fati have reached an agreement to extend his contract until June 30, 2028,” the club’s press release stated.
“Likewise, FC Barcelona and AS Monaco have reached an agreement for the loan of the striker until June 30, 2026.”
The agreement is reported to include a €11 million buy option for the Ligue 1 club to make his move permanent.
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After spending the 2023/24 season on loan, Ansu returned to Barça last summer in the hopes of earning a place in Hansi Flick’s squad.
However, despite the Blaugrana winning the domestic treble, the 22-year-old attacker struggled with fitness, a lack of form, and intense competition for chances. Reported on social media.
After refusing to leave the club in January, Ansu accepted that moving on was the best option for him, and he had his sights set on a move to Monaco, thanks to manager Adi Hutter’s believe in him.
Negotiations between the two teams took considerable time since reaching an agreement on wage distribution, future purchase option, and repurchase clause was not easy.
However, everything was finished last week, and Ansu flew to Monaco for his medical, after which an official statement was made.
The La Masia gem, once seen as Barcelona’s future, will look to get his career back on track in Ligue 1.
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