Ansu Fati Set for Loan Move to Monaco from Barcelona

Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed Ansu Fati is close to joining Monaco on loan. The deal includes a salary split between both clubs and an option to buy. Fati will renew his Barcelona contract before travelling. Monaco, back in the Champions League after finishing third in Ligue 1, offers a promising platform for Fati’s resurgence.

In the summer of 2025, Barcelona president Joan Laporta shared an optimistic update regarding Ansu Fati’s expected loan move to AS Monaco. The 21-year-old forward, once hailed as Barcelona’s next big star, is set to renew his contract with the Catalan club before heading to France. Laporta stated, “If all goes well, we’ll have good news this week,” indicating that the deal is nearing completion.

Barcelona and Monaco have reportedly agreed to split Fati’s salary during the loan, and the arrangement will include a purchase option and Monaco, who finished third in Ligue 1 last season and will compete in the UEFA Champions League, offers a strong platform for Fati to revive his career after multiple injury setbacks and inconsistent form. The move is seen as a crucial step for the youngster, who made his Barcelona debut in 2019 at just 16 and was once handed the iconic No. 10 shirt.

After struggling to reclaim a regular starting spot, the hope is that Fati can rediscover his spark in a competitive environment and this loan also reflects Barcelona’s ongoing squad restructuring as they seek to balance player development with financial strategy. Monaco, meanwhile, gain a talented attacker with proven top-flight experience.