For some time now, Ansu Fati has already become a new player for Monaco on loan, but so far he hasn't made his debut, not even in a friendly match. In any case, the club from the Principality is taking things calmly and has even chosen to trust another FC Barcelona player in questionable physical condition.
After Ansu Fati...
This time, it has done so by switching sports. Monaco, aiming to strengthen its basketball team that will compete again in the Euroleague, has completed a strategic signing. "BasketNews" has revealed that the final details are being worked out for the signing of Chimezie Metu, a 28-year-old power forward who finished his contract with Barça this summer.
Metu suffered a torn Achilles tendon last March. He is continuing his recovery, working with the goal of returning to the court around January. There is "growing optimism" about his return, given his athletic profile and physical tools.
Chimezie Metu has been linked to many European teams in recent weeks, but now everything seems to indicate that his next destination will be Monaco.
Anger at Barça with Metu
The Nigerian arrived last summer at FC Barcelona, as a signing from the NBA that caused high expectations. He lived up to them until his injury. There was a conviction to renew his contract as a gesture of gratitude for his physical problems. Despite the economic difficulties of the section, the idea was for him to continue, but everything fell apart overnight.
From one day to the next, Barça found out that Chimezie Metu had been negotiating behind its back with Real Madrid. He did so before getting injured, with the intention of betraying the Catalan club to join its biggest rival for free. After getting injured, Real Madrid decided to cut off negotiations and left him stranded.
Although at times his return was considered this summer, nothing came of it. Meanwhile, he also negotiated with Fenerbahce, but now Metu's next destination will be Monaco. There, although playing a completely different sport, he will meet Ansu Fati.