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Barcelona loanee keen on permanent stay at current club as €11m purchase option gathers pace
TL;DR
Barcelona loanee Ansu Fati is eager for a permanent move to AS Monaco as his €11 million purchase option gains traction. He has successfully rebuilt his form in France after a challenging period at Barcelona.
Key points
- Ansu Fati is on loan from Barcelona to AS Monaco.
- He is leaning towards a permanent stay at Monaco.
- The purchase option for Fati is set at €11 million.
- Fati has rebuilt his form after struggling with injuries.
- He has contributed regularly to Monaco's success.
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Barcelona loanee keen on permanent stay at current club as €11m purchase option gathers pace
Barcelona are preparing to close the chapter on Ansu Fati, with the winger now leaning strongly towards a permanent stay at AS Monaco.
A report from Catalunya Radio reveals that the Spanish forward wants to continue in France, where he has rebuilt his form after a difficult spell at Barcelona.
Ansu’s time at Monaco has turned into a positive story. After struggling with injuries in Spain, he has managed to stay fit and contribute regularly.
With 10 goals in 27 appearances and just a few league matches left, he has shown signs of the player many once believed would lead Barcelona’s attack for years.
That change in form has influenced his thinking. Instead of returning to Barcelona and starting over again, Ansu now prefers stability.
He feels comfortable at Monaco, and more importantly, he is getting consistent minutes – something he lacked during his final phase at Barça.
Barcelona on board
It must be noted that the loan agreement already included a purchase option worth €11 million, and this is now becoming the most likely outcome.
From the player’s side, he is open to a full transfer and is not prioritising other offers, despite interest from different clubs across Europe.
At Barcelona, there is a clear view that Ansu will not be part of the future project.
Q&A
Why does Ansu Fati want to stay at AS Monaco permanently?
Ansu Fati wants to remain at AS Monaco because he has rebuilt his form and managed to stay fit, contributing regularly after struggling with injuries at Barcelona.
What is the purchase option fee for Ansu Fati at AS Monaco?
The purchase option fee for Ansu Fati at AS Monaco is €11 million.
How has Ansu Fati's performance changed since joining AS Monaco?
Since joining AS Monaco, Ansu Fati has turned his situation around, staying fit and contributing positively to the team after a difficult spell at Barcelona.