Reports reaching newsrpt.com indicate that Barcelona has turned down a loan offer from French club Monaco for Ansu Fati. The deal reportedly fell through due to disagreements over wage sharing. This comes as a surprise to many, as earlier reports suggested Fati was close to finalizing a move to Monaco.
Barcelona's Stance on Ansu Fati
Barcelona's decision to reject Monaco's offer highlights the club's valuation of the young forward. Despite a challenging 2024-25 season where he only played 298 minutes, Barcelona seem hesitant to let go of Fati without the right terms. The wage-sharing disagreement proved to be a significant hurdle in negotiations.
Other Barcelona News
Besides the Ansu Fati transfer saga, other news from Barcelona includes Marc Bernal's continued recovery from injury. The young player is diligently training to prepare for Hansi Flick's preseason training camp. In other news, Raphinha has become the first Barcelona player to qualify for the 2026 World Cup with Brazil.
- Ingrid Engen is set to leave FC Barcelona after four seasons and 13 trophies.
- Joan Garcia's contract with Barça has been extended to 2031.
- Hansi Flick is reportedly interested in Perisic to strengthen the forward line.
The Catalan club is also focused on protecting Pablo Torre and ensuring his development within the team. The coming weeks will be crucial for Barcelona as they finalize their squad for the upcoming season. The Ansu Fati situation remains one to watch, as other clubs may emerge with offers for the talented forward.