Barcelona loanee keen on permanent stay at current club as €11m purchase option gathers pace
Ansu Fati, currently on loan at AS Monaco from Barcelona, is favoring a permanent move to the French club as his €11 million purchase option becomes increasingly likely. After rebuilding his form and staying fit in Monaco, Fati has shown strong performances with 10 goals in 27 appearances, influencing his desire to remain. Barcelona, viewing Fati as outside their future plans, are prepared to let him go permanently this summer.
- ▪Ansu Fati is on loan at AS Monaco from Barcelona with a €11 million purchase option.
- ▪Fati has scored 10 goals in 27 appearances for Monaco, regaining form after injury struggles at Barcelona.
- ▪Both Fati and Barcelona agree he will not return, with the club believing he no longer fits their future project.
- ▪Monaco is expected to exercise the purchase option to sign Fati permanently this summer.
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