Barca forward star Ansu Fati is set to join AS Monaco from FC Barcelona on a season-long loan for the 2025-26 campaign, with Monaco holding an option to purchase him at the end of the loan period. The deal, which has been confirmed by multiple sources including Fabrizio Romano, comes after weeks of negotiations between the clubs, with both sides eager to reach an agreement despite initial disagreements over terms, particularly regarding salary coverage and the structure of the buy option.
Barcelona has extended Fati’s contract until 2028 to help manage the club’s wage bill and facilitate this loan move. The loan includes a buy option for Monaco, though the exact value of the option has varied in reports, with figures ranging from €12 million to €15 million, and some sources mentioning a buy-back clause in favor of Barcelona. The medical examination for Fati is scheduled to take place this week in Monaco, after which the official unveiling is expected.
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This move is seen as a chance for Fati to revive his career with regular playing time at a club competing in the Champions League, while Barcelona aims to reduce its wage expenses and potentially benefit from a future sale if Monaco activates the buy option.
