Ansu Fati, the young talent from FC Barcelona, is about to close a chapter in his career with the blaugrana club. After a season in which he has had few minutes of play, his future seems clearer than ever.
A loan signing: the path of Ansu Fati
The news of his departure has been a constant in recent months. Despite his potential, Fati hasn't regained his level after several injuries that halted his rise.
This year, with Hansi Flick's arrival on Barça's bench, the Spanish winger has barely had opportunities. In fact, he only played in 11 matches, totaling less than 300 min. (300 minutos).
Hansi Flick and his lack of trust in Fati
The relationship between Ansu Fati and Barcelona's new coach, Hansi Flick, hasn't been the best. The German coach, who has barely given him opportunities, hasn't hidden his lack of trust in the young forward. This is evident in the little time Fati has played, and the club believes that the best option is to look for an exit so he can gain continuity.
From the blaugrana board, they understand that Ansu Fati needs to play regularly to recover the level that projected him as one of the great promises of world soccer. At just 21 years old, the player has time to reinvent himself, and a loan to Ligue 1 could be the perfect opportunity for that.
AS Monaco, an opportunity to resurge
AS Monaco has been one of the clubs that has shown the most interest in Fati. The Monegasque team sees in him a market opportunity with great potential for revaluation. In recent years, Monaco has been known for their ability to develop young talents and give them the chance to shine in an environment less demanding than Barcelona's.
For Fati, this change of scenery could be just what he needs. Away from the pressure of a club as big as Barça, the young forward would have more space to rediscover his best version. Monaco hopes that, under their tutelage, Fati will regain the trust and level he showed when he reached Barcelona's first team.
Operation details according to Fabrizio Romano
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that AS Monaco and FC Barcelona have reactivated negotiations for Ansu Fati's loan. The agreement is almost closed, with a purchase option for 12 million and a future sale clause for Barça.
The blaugrana club admits that Fati isn't in Hansi Flick's plans and considers that a loan to Monaco is the best for everyone. This operation will not only allow the forward to recover his level, but will also ease the club's wage bill.