According to COPE writer Helena Condis, who cited unidentified sources, an FC Barcelona talent who was formerly touted as the club’s future has agreed to leave for AS Monaco.
Ansu Fati rose to prominence in 2019 as a record-breaking adolescent dubbed the “Lamine Yamal of his era.”
He was granted Lionel Messi’s number 10 shirt in 2021 when the Argentine left for Paris Saint-Germain, and Fati renewed his contract, indicating the high expectations placed on the La Masia product.
However, a series of illness hampered his progress to regular form and appearances in the years that followed, including a loan to Brighton while coached by Xavi Hernandez and Hansi Flick.
With Flick’s domestic treble-winning season in his first term now complete, Fati has been associated with a departure, which is now becoming a reality, according to Condis.
“There is an agreement in principle between Ansu and Monaco,” according to her tweet. “Loan with the option to purchase at the end of the season.” Adi Hütter is a fantastic supporter.
“After his Premier League experience, Ansu is more drawn to Monaco’s offer than Chelsea’s. Ansu is in NYC, [but he will]
Ansu’s exit should crown a new FC Barcelona number ten.
Fati’s probable move to AS Monaco, even if it is just temporary, might crown a new number ten.
That should be his friend and fellow La Masia graduate, Lamine Yamal, who is expected to sign a new contract extension on Tuesday until June 30, 2031.
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The Golden Boy expected to win the Ballon d’Or presently wears number 30, but has long been touted as Messi’s heir.
Lamine has always denied any parallels between the two, but that didn’t stop a viral photo of a young, shy Messi appearing to bless a baby Lamine as part of a UNICEF calendar created in partnership with Catalan daily SPORT.
Even if the alleged loan could lead to a sale, Fati may still have a future at FC Barcelona if he impresses in France.
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