Barcelona's young winger Ansu Fati could be on the move in the upcoming transfer window, with French club Monaco emerging as the frontrunner for his signature. According to reliable sources, Monaco representatives have already initiated contact with the 21-year-old Spaniard, who remains under contract with the Catalan giants until 2027.
Fati's growing frustration at Barcelona stems from his limited playing time this season. The talented forward has featured in just 11 matches, accumulating a mere 298 minutes on the pitch. His campaign has been disrupted by injuries, including a knee problem that sidelined him at the season's start, followed by a muscle injury that further hampered his progress.
These setbacks have reportedly prompted Fati to seek new challenges elsewhere. While Monaco appears to be leading the chase, they face competition from several clubs. Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil has identified Fati as a potential reinforcement for his attacking line, while Saudi Arabian clubs Al-Nasr and Al-Hilal have also expressed interest in acquiring the young talent.
Statbet analysis indicates that Fati's career trajectory has been significantly impacted by injuries, with his minutes-per-game ratio dropping dramatically from his breakthrough season.
Barcelona, however, hasn't completely closed the door on Fati's future at Camp Nou. The club is reportedly willing to retain the winger if he agrees to a substantial salary reduction, cutting his annual earnings from 12 million to 5 million euros. Should Fati accept these terms, Barcelona would offer to extend his contract until 2030, demonstrating their long-term faith in the player despite his recent struggles.
