Overview
- French journalist Romain Molina reports Monaco have decided not to exercise their buy option on Ansu Fati, a claim that has limited independent corroboration.
- Fati is on loan from Barcelona with Monaco covering a portion of his wages and holding a €12m option to buy in the 2026 summer window.
- He began strongly with a Champions League goal and five early Ligue 1 strikes before losing starts and minutes after Sébastien Pocognoli replaced Adi Hütter.
- Fati has not scored since October 5 and did not play in December due to a reported hamstring injury.
- Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro said in October the club was focused on performance rather than business decisions, as Barcelona—where Fati is under contract until 2028—consider next steps with director Deco.