Ansu Fati revealed he had a chat with Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal before he sealed move to Monaco. He joined the Ligue 1 outfit on a season-long loan and as part of the agreement, Monaco holds the right to make the transfer permanent next summer for €11 million (£9m/$13m), depending on Fati’s impact in France. At the same time, Barcelona have extended the 22-year-old’s contract until June 2028, as they still see long-term potential in him.
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Fati joined Monaco to revive his careerSpoke with Yamal before leaving BarcaHis No.10 shirt will be taken on by Barca starFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Once hailed as Lionel Messi’s heir at Camp Nou, Fati’s momentum was disrupted by a string of injuries that hindered his progress. Since making his debut for Barcelona, he has accumulated 29 goals and 8 assists in 123 appearances. His decision to move to Monaco was influenced by his ambition to play regular top-flight football again and compete in the Champions League.
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During the 2023–24 season, he was loaned out to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League, but again injuries and patchy form limited him to just three starts. Whereas, in the 2024-25 campaign, he managed just six appearances in La Liga and failed to get a single goal contribution, which forced the Barcelona hierarchy to push him out on loan for regular minutes elsewhere.
WHAT FATI SAID
Before heading to Monaco, Fati shared that he had a conversation with Yamal, as, despite their careers taking different turns, the two La Masia products have maintained a close bond.
"I spoke to him. We're always together in Barcelona," he told nd I know he loves me very much and wishes me the best. It's mutual, and the truth is, almost the entire team has wished me luck. They're good people with whom I've been at La Masia for a long time. I wish them the best, and especially Lamine."
DID YOU KNOW?
When asked to explain why things didn’t quite work out at Barcelona, Fati offered a candid reflection: "I don't know. I've always tried to be as good as possible. I believe in God, and in the end, what happens to me is something I can't control, but I can minimize the risks, and that's what I do. I try to work as hard as possible to be as good as possible, and even if things don't work out, I keep fighting, and I'm sure I'll find my moment again and enjoy it again."
Despite the setbacks, Fati maintains immense gratitude for his parent club. He continued: "I'll always be grateful to Barça. I sincerely believe that changes are for the better. Of course, I'll be here this season, but I'll always be grateful to Barça. I had my experience at Brighton: many think it was bad, but it was a great experience. I started well, then I got injured and lacked consistency. Hopefully things will be different here, and I can have continuity and be involved a lot if the manager sees fit."
