The first Barcelona player to leave has been determined, and his destination has also been determined: he will move to Monaco in a deal that won’t be financially significant.
Famous journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that Monaco has finalized an agreement with Ansu Fati to acquire his services on loan during the current summer transfer window.
Fati has suffered significant marginalization under Hansi Flick since last January, which led him to decide to leave Camp Nou despite the high salary he would never have received at any other club.
According to Romano, Fati will move to Monaco on loan with a mandatory purchase clause in the summer of 2026, and a percentage of any future resale to another club will also be included.
Fati started his career exceptionally well with Barcelona, to the point that some called him the new Messi, and he was given the number 10 shirt after Messi’s departure. However, injuries have devastated the 22-year-old’s career.
Fati was loaned to Brighton last season, an unsuccessful experience. He returned and had a good start with Flick, before being injured again, losing his playing time, and deciding to leave.
Monaco could be an ideal destination for Fati, given the opportunity for development in the French league. This experience could pave the way for him to return to top European clubs within two years at the most.
