Ansu Fati Set for Monaco Move as Barcelona Loan Deal Nears Completion

June 24, 2025 – Ansu Fati, the once-promising Barcelona forward, is on the verge of joining AS Monaco on a season-long loan with an option to buy, according to reliable sources. The 22-year-old, who burst onto the scene in 2019 with eight goals in 24 La Liga appearances, has struggled with recurring injuries, including a significant knee setback in 2020 and a hamstring issue in 2022, limiting his progress. Barcelona, under coach Hansi Flick, has agreed to let Fati seek a fresh start, with Monaco finalizing medical arrangements this week.

The Ligue 1 club, known for developing talents like Kylian Mbappé, sees Fati as a potential reclamation project. The deal includes a clause allowing a permanent transfer in 2026, reflecting Monaco’s data-driven approach to rebuilding careers. Concurrently, Monaco is also in advanced talks with Paul Pogba, the former Manchester United midfielder, who is returning after an 18-month doping suspension was reduced. Pogba’s experience, with 39 goals in 233 games for United, could complement Fati’s youthful flair.

This dual signing signals Monaco’s ambition to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season, leveraging their second-place finish in Ligue 1 last year to compete in the Champions League.