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4 days ago
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Official: Barcelona forward departs for Ligue 1 club
It is finally official. Ansu Fati has left FC Barcelona to sign for AS Monaco on a season-long loan deal with a purchase option, it has been confirmed. The 22-year-old attacker does so after extending his contract with Barça by another year until 2028. Advertisement 'FC Barcelona and first team player Ansu Fati have reached an agreement to extend his contract until June 30, 2028,' the club statement read. 'Likewise, FC Barcelona and AS Monaco have reached an agreement for the loan of the striker until June 30, 2026.' The agreement is understood to contain a buy option worth €11 million for the Ligue 1 giants to make his transfer permanent. Having spent the 2023/24 season on loan, Ansu returned to Barça last summer in the hope of carving out a place in Hansi Flick's plans. However, constant fitness problems, lack of form and stiff competition for places meant that the 22-year-old forward was unable to garner much playing time even as the Blaugrana went on to win the domestic treble. Advertisement Having refused to leave the club in January, Ansu accepted that the best way forward for him was to move on and had his sights set on a move to Monaco, thanks to manager Adi Hutter's faith in him. Negotiations between the two clubs took some time, as agreements over the salary distribution, future purchase option and buyback clause were not easily achieved. But, everything was finalised last week and Ansu flew to Monaco to complete his medical, following which an official announcement has now arrived. The La Masia gem, once regarded as the future of Barcelona, will hope to get his career back on track in Ligue 1. As for Barça, Ansu's departure comes as a boost in terms of Financial Fair Play as getting his wages off the books frees up a sizeable chunk of salary space.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Sport
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Goalkeeper future uncertain at Manchester United amid Monaco interest
Onana's Future in Doubt as Monaco Circle: High Stakes and High Pressure for United's Number One Error-Strewn Season Raises Questions Monaco are interested in signing Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana, according to Sky in Italy. The news comes off the back of a turbulent debut campaign in English football for the Cameroonian international. Advertisement United's faith in Onana, who arrived from Inter Milan for £47.3 million in July 2023, has been severely tested. Despite playing a pivotal role in their FA Cup win, Onana has been under heavy scrutiny, particularly after 'making numerous high-profile errors at Old Trafford.' Photo: IMAGO Opta data reveals a stark truth: 'Onana's total of eight errors leading to goals in all competitions since the start of the 2023/24 season is the second-highest of all Premier League players, behind only Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.' Monaco Consider a Swoop Sky report that 'the French club are understood to be exploring the conditions of a deal for the 29-year-old.' Monaco finished third in Ligue 1 and will compete in the Champions League next season. They are now managed by the experienced Adi Hutter, formerly of Eintracht Frankfurt. Advertisement For Onana, the opportunity to reset in France might appeal. After 101 appearances and diminishing trust under United's management, the signs are clear. He started just one of the last four Premier League games, with Turkish stopper Altay Bayindir given the nod in his place. Amorim's Overhaul in Full Swing United's summer is shaping up to be a transitional one under new manager Ruben Amorim. A clearout is underway. 'Christian Eriksen, Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof have all been released,' and speculation surrounds key attackers including 'Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, Antony and Alejandro Garnacho.' Meanwhile, reinforcements are arriving. Matheus Cunha has been signed from Wolves in a £62.5 million deal, with Bryan Mbeumo and Viktor Gyokeres also in their sights. Crunch Start to 2025/26 Season United's new-look side will be tested early. 'Manchester United will kick off the new Premier League season with a blockbuster Super Sunday game against Arsenal at Old Trafford on August 17, live on Sky Sports.' Advertisement They then face Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool within the first two months — a brutal gauntlet for any team, let alone one mid-rebuild. Whether Onana will still be wearing red when that whistle blows remains uncertain. Our View – EPL Index Analysis Tone: Concerned – Manchester United Fan Perspective It's hard not to feel nervous reading this update. Onana's arrival was meant to signal a shift to a modern, confident keeper who could pass and command. What we've seen instead is a player who looks spooked, unsure, and increasingly isolated. The numbers don't lie. Eight errors leading to goals in one season is a red flag, and if Monaco are circling now, the question must be whether it's better to cut losses early rather than double down on a gamble gone wrong. Advertisement Yet, there's a worry here too. Are we becoming too quick to discard talent? Onana was one of Europe's standout keepers just 18 months ago. Perhaps the problem lies not just with him, but the defensive structure and the lack of leadership around him. Letting him go now feels premature unless a better option is already lined up. Bayindir is still untested, and United cannot afford to go into a high-stakes season — with a daunting start — without a stable No.1. If Onana stays, he must rediscover his form immediately. If he goes, United must find not just a replacement, but a true anchor in goal. Either way, this could define Ruben Amorim's debut campaign.
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20-06-2025
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Barcelona exit on the rocks as negotiations come to standstill
Barcelona have plenty of motivation to speed up their exit operation this summer, as Director of Football Deco looks to move on a number of players in order to clear salary limit space for the potential signing of Nico Williams. As many as seven players will need to leave if the Blaugrana want to avoid sacrificing one of their more valued assets. In that list is Ansu Fati. It has been apparent for some time that the 22-year-old's future lies away from Camp Nou, with Hansi Flick offering him precious little in the way of opportunities. Hence, he will seek opportunities elsewhere. It had been reported that he was on the verge of a move to AS Monaco, but that move appears to be at a standstill. Fati to Monaco held up Fati has supposedly given the green light for a move, and Monaco coach Adi Hutter is keen to work with the injury-prone forward. However Hutter has asked for as many deals to be completed before their preseason as possible, say Sport (via Sempre Barca), and wants new faces in by the 28th of June. Their information is that there are now doubts about whether a move will be completed in Monaco. Barcelona's Ansu Fati runs during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (Image via AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Advertisement The Catalan daily go on to claim that while agent Jorge Mendes has been trying to wrap the deal up, their stances remain 'distant'. The deal is in real danger of collapse, They quote L'Equipe, who also say that Monaco believe Hutter has sufficient firepower in the squad, reducing the need for a move for Fati. Salary and composition of deal in question The key issues holding up the deal are the fashion of the deal. There is a fundamental disagreement on how much of Fati's salary Barcelona will continue to pay, as one of the highest earners in their squad. The second is whether the deal is a loan, whether an option to buy is included, or if it could be a sale with a buyback option included for Barcelona. Fati currently has two years left on his deal, but his exit is considered necessary to clear space in their salary limit, and the Blaugrana have supposedly set a deadline for the end of June.
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23-05-2025
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AS Monaco keen on acquiring the services of fringe Barcelona attacker
It is clear that now that Ansu Fati's days at Barcelona are numbered after yet another disappointing campaign. Hansi Flick has completely lost faith in the Spaniard, who is also considering an exit after learning that he is no longer a part of the club's plans going forward. Advertisement Keeping that in mind, Fati has already attracted interest from several clubs across Spain, with Barcelona keen on getting rid of his services in the coming summer. AS Monaco plot move for Fati According to Mundo Deportivo, AS Monaco, too, appear to have joined the race to sign Ansu Fati this summer. The Ligue 1 giants are keen on reinforcing the team in the summer after finishing third and securing Champions League football under Adi Hutter. As part of their plans to reinforce the attack, Monaco have identified Ansu Fati as the ideal target. Ansu Fati is expected to leave Barcelona at the end of the season (Photo by) This is hardly a surprise as the young forward, despite all his fitness woes, does have some amount of experience at the highest level of football, which could be useful in Monaco's UCL endeavour next season. Advertisement It remains to be seen whether or not Monaco would be interested in acquiring the services of Fati on a permanent deal, though. Barcelona, for their part, would push for the permanent exit of Fati as they look to relieve him off the team, which in turn, could see them free up a significant sum on their wage bill. But given the player's sketchy injury history, AS Monaco might not want to risk it all and could opt for a loan deal with an option to make the move permanent. Apart from Monaco, Fati has several other suitors as well, including several La Liga clubs such as Sevilla, Valencia and Real Sociedad.
