At a glance
- Ansu Fati is currently on loan at AS Monaco
- Reports say the French club will activate the forward’s €11 million release clause
- Fati says that he’s “happy” with his, up to now, temporary employers.
Ansu Fati told MARCA he’s happy with life in Monaco, at a time he’s being linked with a permanent move away from FC Barcelona.
The former prodigy is currently at AS Monaco on a second loan spell out of Spain. This week, reports spread that the Ligue 1 outfit are prepared to trigger his €11 million buy option. Moving forward, it looks like Fati prioritises regular playing time above all, which Hansi Flick can’t give him.
“I’m fine, I feel happy. I can play and be available in every game. Hopefully I can continue like this because I feel that, regularly, I can give a lot,” Fati said.
Plagued by injuries, Fati revealed that he will continue to fight against them “until a season comes when I get rid of everything”. “Because I have seen many examples of players who have had it happen. And there comes a time when it ends. I work to be at the highest level,” he added.
Some would argue Fati isn’t far off that with 11 goals in 28 games for Monaco. With a contract until 2028, Barca can still cash in on their former number 10. “When the season ends, I will talk to who I have to, to decide [my future],” Fati explained.
Is there a case for Ansu Fati possibly staying at FC Barcelona?
With Barca currently in the market for a left winger, there might still be an argument for taking a second look at Ansu Fati.
Raphinha‘s injuries have shown that opportunities open up in that area of the pitch, and Marcus Rashford’s own loan might not be made permanent.
Furthermore, Fati can also play up front at a time when Robert Lewandowski’s contract is running down. Though he still has time on his side at 23, however, this next move could be vital for the World Cup hopeful’s career.
Swapping regular playing time at Monaco for again trying his luck at Barca, which could ultimately land him on the bench, is a huge risk.
After another potentially wasted season like in 2024/2025, he’d then probably head back onto the loan market or perhaps not agree to an extension and leave Catalonia as a free agent two years from now.
