The permanent transfer of Ansu Fati to AS Monaco is contingent on the approval of Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick, according to the player's father. Fati is currently on loan at the Ligue 1 club, which holds an €11 million purchase option as part of the agreement. His father, Bori Fati, stated that while the family hopes the 23-year-old stays at Monaco, where he is happy, the final decision rests with the Barcelona manager.
Bori Fati's comments, reported by WinWin and relayed by Sport, indicate that no final resolution has been reached. "We don't know yet, because he has a contract (with Barcelona) until 2028, that's for sure," he said. "We don't know, but we would like him to stay at Monaco, because he is happy there. It depends on Flick. He has not spoken to him yet." Flick is not expected to make definitive squad decisions until Barcelona's La Liga title race is concluded, potentially as early as next weekend.
The uncertainty comes amid a broader financial restructuring at Barcelona, where the club is seeking to drastically reduce its wage bill this summer. High-earning veterans like Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Robert Lewandowski are likely departures, and Fati's exit would further alleviate financial pressure, making it easier for the club to register new signings. Barcelona have been attempting to move Fati on for several seasons, with this summer representing another critical opportunity.
Fati's potential pathway back into the Barcelona first team appears to be narrowing. The club's sporting director, Deco, is actively seeking a new left winger in anticipation of Marcus Rashford's return to Manchester United following his loan spell. Rashford's departure would have created an opening, but Deco's pursuit of a replacement strongly suggests Fati is not part of the sporting project for next season. Barcelona are only willing to re-sign Rashford on another loan deal, not a permanent basis.
Ansu Fati, once heralded as the heir to Lionel Messi's number 10 shirt at Camp Nou, has seen his career hampered by persistent injury problems. His loan move to Monaco this season was intended to revive his fortunes, offering regular playing time away from the intense spotlight in Catalonia. A permanent sale for the reported €11 million fee would represent a significant financial loss for Barcelona, who once valued the academy graduate among their most prized assets, but it would provide a clean break and funds to reinvest.
For Monaco, securing Fati permanently at that price could be viewed as a calculated gamble on the winger rediscovering his explosive early form. The player's stated happiness at the club is a positive factor, but the final move remains in the hands of Hansi Flick and the Barcelona hierarchy as they plan for a new era. The coming weeks will determine whether Fati's long-term future lies in France or if he returns to a Barcelona squad that has evidently moved on.
