Ansu Fati Set to Join AS Monaco on Loan

Transfer Overview

Ansu Fati, the promising talent from Barcelona, is nearing a loan agreement with AS Monaco for the upcoming season. The deal also includes an option for Monaco to purchase the player for €11 million. After weeks of speculation and negotiations, both clubs are close to finalizing the terms of the relationship, which will feature a buy-back option for Barcelona.

Contract Details

Fati was scheduled to fly to Monaco for a medical examination prior to his official signing. However, bureaucratic issues concerning the extension of his contract have delayed his travel plans. Barcelona has requested to extend Fati’s contract until 2028 before the loan agreement is finalized. This extension aims to prevent Fati from returning to Barcelona with a soon-to-expire contract, which could endanger the club’s ability to recover any financial investment should he leave.

Reports indicate that both parties have reached an agreement for a start-year contract extension, which provides Barcelona with financial security in the event of a permanent transfer, reflecting the club’s continued belief in Fati’s potential.

Financial Terms

According to Onze Mondial, the financial details of the agreement reveal that AS Monaco’s purchase option will be set at €11 million. Meanwhile, Barcelona retains the option to repurchase the player for €28 million. In recent days, the two clubs have exchanged documents to finalize the remaining agreements, with Fati expected to officially become a Monaco player after completing the bureaucratic process.

Pre-Season Preparation

Fati is already in Monaco, having recently arrived to join his new teammates for pre-season training starting July 1st. Anticipation is also building around the official presentation of Paul Pogba as the club’s biggest signing.

Personal Life Update

During the summer break, Fati enjoyed his time in New York and the Dominican Republic with friends Alejandro Balde and Ilaix Moriba. He also attended the wedding of fellow player Ronald Araújo in Montevideo before spending time in Ibiza.

Decision Influences

Sources close to Fati have confirmed that he has informed most of his teammates about his transfer to Monaco, with an official announcement expected in the coming days. A conversation with head coach Adolf “Eddie” Hutter played a crucial role in persuading Fati to join, as the coach outlined his professional vision and the integral role he envisions for the young forward in the squad. The appealing lifestyle in Monaco and the favorable tax conditions for athletes also contributed to Fati’s decision.

Despite not being in the upcoming plans of Barcelona’s new manager, Hans Flick, the Catalan club still believes in Fati’s potential to become a world-class forward again. This belief has led to the decision to secure a contract extension before the loan, ensuring they do not lose a valuable asset.

Team Adjustments

While Fati secures his new role in Monaco, Barcelona is actively seeking to fill the gap on the opposite side of the field caused by his departure. The club is reportedly closing in on the acquisition of Ronny Bargi, a promising player from Copenhagen, who has already bid farewell to his teammates, indicating his imminent move. This addition is expected to balance the squad and provide Flick with new attacking options for the upcoming season