Ansu Fati’s potential permanent move to Monaco from Barcelona hits hitch

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Ansu Fati's potential permanent transfer to Monaco from Barcelona faces challenges due to salary negotiations. Monaco may activate his €11 million buy option, but Fati must accept a pay cut to stay.

Key points

Monaco is interested in signing Ansu Fati permanently.
Fati's current salary is a major hurdle for the transfer.
He may need to accept a pay cut to stay with Monaco.
Fati's contract with Barcelona runs until 2028.
A buy-back clause of €28 million is proposed for Barcelona.

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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 Monaco are keen to sign Ansu Fati permanently from Barcelona in the summer transfer window and could activate the €11 million buy option in his contract. However, it’s not quite as simple as all that. Monaco still have to agree a contract with Fati, and that’s where things might get tricky. According to Cadena SER, Fati’s salary is likely to be a real issue. Journalist Andi Onrubia explains: “Ansu receives 250,000 euros net from Monaco, but he doesn’t just receive money from Monaco; Barça also pays part of his salary, and that salary is unsustainable for Monaco.” Fati will therefore have to take a pay cut if he is to continue his career with the Ligue 1 side. Onrubia adds that while Monaco want to keep the Barca forward: “They aren’t going to do anything crazy or overpay for the Spanish international.” Cadena SER estimate that Fati earns €14 million gross and also point out how he renewed his contract with Barcelona until 2028 before making the switch to Monaco. It’s thought that Fati would need to accept a “substantial” pay cut to stay or will otherwise end up going back to Barcelona in the summer. The report also claims that if Fati does end up agreeing to join Monaco, the transfer would include a buy-back clause for Barca of around €28 million.

Q&A

What is the buy option fee for Ansu Fati's transfer to Monaco?

Monaco could activate the buy option for Ansu Fati at €11 million.

Why might Ansu Fati's move to Monaco be complicated?

Fati's current salary is a concern, as he would need to take a substantial pay cut to remain with Monaco.

What is the potential buy-back clause for Barcelona if Fati joins Monaco?

If Fati transfers to Monaco, it is reported that there would be a buy-back clause for Barcelona set at around €28 million.

Ansu Fati’s potential permanent move to Monaco from Barcelona hits hitch

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