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AS Monaco ready to activate clause to sign Barcelona outcast but with certain conditions
TL;DR
AS Monaco is prepared to activate the option to sign Ansu Fati from Barcelona, contingent on certain conditions. The move aims to help Barcelona reduce their wage bill while securing fresh revenue.
Key points
- AS Monaco is ready to activate a clause for Ansu Fati.
- Barcelona needs to offload players to reduce their wage bill.
- Ansu Fati spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Monaco.
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AS Monaco ready to activate clause to sign Barcelona outcast but with certain conditions
As Barcelona look to return to a 1:1 rule this coming summer, a key factor will be the club’s ability to offload unwanted stars with efficiency, in an attempt to lower the wage bill and gain fresh revenue.
One of the players Barcelona could sell to do just that is Ansu Fati. The forward spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Monaco, who have an option to sign the player permanently this coming summer.
Monaco keen, but want wage reduction
According to Mundo Deportivo, Monaco are indeed prepared to activate the €11 million purchase option included in Fati’s loan agreement, but the deal is not straightforward.
Despite contributing nine goals in 25 appearances and playing a key role in Monaco’s push for European qualification, the French club are unwilling to meet the financial terms attached to a permanent deal in their current form.
The sticking point is Fati’s salary, which is considered too high for a Ligue 1 outfit.
Q&A
What conditions must AS Monaco meet to sign Ansu Fati?
AS Monaco wants to ensure a wage reduction before finalizing the permanent signing of Ansu Fati.
How did Ansu Fati perform during his loan at AS Monaco?
The article does not provide specific performance details, but it indicates that Monaco is interested in signing him permanently.
Why is Barcelona looking to offload players like Ansu Fati?
Barcelona aims to lower their wage bill and generate fresh revenue as they prepare to return to a 1:1 financial rule.
