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Barcelona Extends Ansu Fati’s Contract, Loans Him to Monaco

Barcelona plans to use the season-long loan to Monaco as a pathway for Fati’s career revival through consistent playing time in the Champions League.

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Barcelona's Spanish forward Ansu Fati is heading to Monaco on a year-long loan with option to buy

Overview

  • Fati’s new contract now runs through the 2027–28 season as he moves to Monaco on a year-long loan with a purchase option.
  • The 22-year-old registered just three starts and 297 minutes for Barcelona last term under coach Hansi Flick.
  • Monaco’s loan agreement grants the French club the right to make Fati’s transfer permanent after the 2025–26 campaign.
  • On his 2023–24 stint at Brighton, Fati scored four goals in 27 Premier League appearances as part of his development pathway.
  • Recurring injuries since his 2019 breakthrough have hampered his progression and he seeks to rebuild confidence and form in France.