FC Barcelona is set to move on from another promising young forward as they seem to be completing the negotiations for his transfer to Ligue 1.
The expectation is that the player will make his final La Liga appearance for the club in the next fixture against Athletic Club.
The 22-year-old was once viewed as a generational talent, however, his struggle to find a relevant role under manager Hansi Flick during the current season has led to the club’s decision to allow him to leave.
Given the ongoing financial struggles, Barcelona will negotiate a low transfer fee while also securing future guarantees, as the player is excited to refresh his career in a different competition.
The player is Ansu Fati, a La Masia product who crested his wave as a teenager, but is plagued with injury.
Barcelona is negotiating with FC AS Monaco for Fati’s permanent transfer, which will be reported to be less than 20 million euros, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Barcelona is attempting to resolve the agreement into a loan with an option to buy; however, it seems as though a sale is more likely than not.
The deal may also include a hefty sell-on percentage for the player, so if he does find his groove in the Ligue 1 squad and returns to form, Barcelona would be compensated for that.
The Spanish forward has already given the green light for the move, as he is eager to revitalize his stagnant career.
This transfer marked a bittersweet moment for Barcelona, where Fati was considered the future of the club.
Nonetheless, making the move is a must for both Fati himself, who has hardly played and has suffered some physical setbacks, and for the club.
This transfer is a low-risk, high-reward signing for Monaco to take on a player of great potential and raise his career ceiling.
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