Ansu Fati’s dad offers update on Barcelona loanee’s future amid talk of permanent Monaco transfer

TL;DR

Ansu Fati's father confirmed that the forward wants to remain at Monaco after his loan from Barcelona, but the future is uncertain. Fati has scored 10 goals this season, leading to speculation about a permanent transfer.

Key points

Ansu Fati's loan at Monaco is nearing its end.
He has scored 10 goals this season.
His father wants him to stay at Monaco.
Fati has a contract with Barcelona until 2028.
Speculation exists about a call-up to the Spain national team.

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PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 10: Ansu Fati of AS Monaco in action during the Ligue 1 McDonald's match between Paris FC and AS Monaco FC at Stade Jean Bouin on April 10, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Franco Arland/Getty Images) | Getty Images Ansu Fati’s father has offered an update on the forward’s future as he heads towards the end of his season-long loan with Monaco. The 23-year-old has scored 10 goals for the Ligue 1 club this season, prompting speculation they will pay the 11 million euro buy option in his contract. Bori Fati says his son wants to stay with Monaco but isn’t sure yet what will happen. “We still don’t know, because he has a contract until 2028, that’s for sure. We don’t know, but we want him to stay at Monaco, because he is happy there,” he told WinWin. Fati senior was also asked if Hansi Flick had been in touch and added: “Not yet, it depends on Flick, and he hasn’t spoken to him yet.” Ansu’s form this season has led to speculation he could be handed a recall to the Spain squad for World Cup 2026, and Bori Fati is hopeful that Luis de la Fuente has been watching his son in action. “We hope so. As for the numbers, if he continues in these three remaining matches with Monaco and participates in all of them, that’s what we’re waiting for,” he explained. “When he is called up again to the , he will do his best because – in terms of numbers as a striker – he has a higher number of goals. But in the end, we have to wait.”

Q&A

What did Ansu Fati's father say about his future at Monaco?

Bori Fati stated that his son wants to stay at Monaco and is happy there, but they are unsure about the future.

How many goals has Ansu Fati scored for Monaco this season?

Ansu Fati has scored 10 goals for Monaco this season.

Is Ansu Fati being considered for the Spain national team for World Cup 2026?

Yes, Bori Fati expressed hope that Ansu's performance will lead to a recall to the Spain squad for World Cup 2026.