Ansu Fati Monaco Deal Fall Through: What Happened?
Reports reaching Newsrpt.com indicate that Ansu Fati's potential loan move to AS Monaco has collapsed. Early negotiations between Barcelona and the French club hit a snag over salary demands, with Barcelona reportedly unwilling to compromise on their terms.
Wage Disagreement Halts Transfer
The primary reason for the failed transfer is a disagreement on how Fati's wages would be shared between the two clubs. Barcelona, facing financial constraints, were hoping Monaco would cover a significant portion of the young forward's salary. Monaco, however, was unwilling to meet Barcelona's demands, leading to the breakdown of negotiations.
Fati's Limited Playing Time
Ansu Fati's future at Barcelona remains uncertain. He struggled for consistent playing time in the past season, clocking only 298 minutes. This lack of opportunities fueled speculation about a potential loan move to revive his career.
While the Monaco move has fallen through, it's possible other clubs may emerge with interest in the coming weeks. Barcelona may need to re-evaluate their stance if they wish to move Fati on loan.
Other Barcelona News
In other Barcelona news, young player Marc Bernal is continuing his injury recovery, training individually to prepare for the upcoming preseason training camp under new coach Hansi Flick.
- Raphinha is the first Barcelona player to qualify for the 2026 World Cup with Brazil.
- Ingrid Engen is leaving FC Barcelona after four seasons.
- Barcelona has extended Joan Garcia's contract to 2031.
- Hansi Flick is reportedly interested in signing Ivan Perisic to strengthen the forward line.