FC Barcelona, Champions League Rival Reach Transfer ‘Total Agreement’

FC Barcelona and its Champions League rival last season AS Monaco have reached a ‘total agreement’ with regards to the transfer of Ansu Fati according to SPORT, which cited anonymous sources.

On the day that Mundo Deportivo reported that Lamine Yamal will be taking his number 10 shirt next month, fellow La Masia product Ansu looks set for a switch to Ligue 1 which will be announced in the next few hours on Friday or by Monday at the latest.

Ansu was the Lamine of his generation at the turn of the last decade, and likewise smashed a number of youngest goalscorer and appearance maker records on his way to a bumper contract extension in 2021 which also saw him handed Lionel Messi’s iconic jersey when the Argentine joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free contract.

Cruel injuries have mostly dictated the trajectory of his career in the past few years, however, with an unflattering spell on loan at Brighton in the Premier League unable to launch his career.

In 2024/2025, it looked as though he might be able to convince then-new head coach Hansi Flick of his worth.

Ansu impressed the German in preseason training, but then picked up an ankle knock which again knocked his progress back.

As Raphinha locked down the left wing spot, Ansu was frozen out and also struggled when deployed in a central 9 role on occasions Robert Lewandowski was given a rare rest.

While Barca wrapped up a treble-winning campaign, there was already talk of Ansu moving to Monaco which then cooled down.

In recent days towards the end of June, however, reports have reignited with SPORT now explaining there is a “total agreement” between the two clubs in question.

Ansu has already undergone a medical with Monaco, and will renew his contract at Barca until 2028 as already reported on earlier this week.

Working out how much of Ansu’s usual salary his new employers in 2025/2026 will pay was previously a sticking point, but that has reportedly been ironed out as well as how much his purchase option will be and buy back clause for Barca if Monaco decides to make the loan deal permanent.

Monaco coach was key to convincing Ansu of latest FC Barcelona exit

According to SPORT, Monaco head coach Addi Hutter was key to convincing Ansu that his club is the best stop for a second FC Barcelona loan exit. Hopefully in the French top flight, Ansu can return to his explosive best and recover the confidence he clearly lacks.